Instant Pot Chicken & Sweet Potato Dinner (Paleo, Whole30)

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs can be more economical.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is lower in calories, while regular potatoes are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is lower in sodium, while vegetable broth is often cheaper.

Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot and let it heat up for a few minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped onion and chicken to the pot; stir and sauté for a few minutes.

Add sea salt, ground pepper, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, and garlic powder to the pot; stir to combine and warm the spices.

Cancel the sauté function and add the 15 ounce can of chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water to the pot.

Lock the lid on the Instant Pot and set the timer to 10 minutes at high pressure.

Wait for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, which takes about 10 minutes.

After cooking, let the pressure come down naturally for about 5 to 10 minutes before using the natural release to release any remaining pressure.

Carefully remove the lid using an oven mitt to avoid steam burns.

Stir in freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice and chopped cilantro (or parsley).

Serve directly from the pot.

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