Description
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore With Zucchini is a wholesome, flavorful dish that combines tender boneless chicken thighs with fresh zucchini and bell peppers in a rich tomato sauce. This one-pot meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and bell peppers, mince the garlic, and slice the zucchini.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Saut?' mode. Add olive oil and saut? onions, bell peppers, and garlic until soft (about 3 minutes).
- Add chicken thighs to the pot and brown on both sides for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning; stir to combine.
- Seal the lid and set to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, carefully perform a quick release of steam. Stir in zucchini slices; seal again and cook on high pressure for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg