Georgian Ragout, Chicken Stew. Chahohbili - traditional Georgian dinner. Instant Pot & Dutch Oven

red wine

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: diced tomatoes

Canned options are more accessible year-round.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are usually cheaper than breasts.

Turn on Instant Pot on sauté mode and add olive oil.

Brown boneless skinless chicken breast on all sides for about 5-6 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Remove chicken and set aside.

Add more olive oil to the Instant Pot and sauté sliced onions until soft and translucent, adding salt.

Add minced garlic, tomato sauce, hot peppers, Adjika sauce, and Khmeli Suneli; cook for another minute.

Add canned diced tomatoes with their liquid to the pot.

Deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom with a silicone spatula.

Add the browned chicken back to the pot.

Close the lid, set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes, and wait for natural pressure release.

After cooking, add fresh cilantro or parsley to the dish before serving.

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