Instant Chicken Cacciatore--A Classic Italian Dish sped up!

red wine

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option while maintaining sweetness.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Turn instant pot to saute and heat until hot.

Add in oil to Instant Pot and add in onions and peppers. Saute for 2-4 minutes, or until onions begin to soften.

Add in garlic and saute for another 30 seconds.

Add in wine and deglaze Instant Pot, scraping up any browned bits on bottom of pot. Let the wine cook off for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the Instant Pot OFF.

To the inner pot, add in chicken stock, oregano, mushrooms, capers, and pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and then nestle chicken thighs into sauce. Sprinkle chicken with a bit of salt and pepper. Pour the tomatoes over the chicken thighs.

Close lid on pressure cooker, being sure vent knob is placed towards sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 9 minutes.

Once cook time has elapsed, allow pressure to release naturally for at least 10 minutes. Open Instant Pot. Check the internal temperature with a digital thermometer of the chicken to be sure it has reached 165 degrees.

Stir in balsamic vinegar to finish this dish.

Serve chicken with sauce over noodles or rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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