Best Instant Pot® Chicken Cacciatore
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Best Instant Pot® Chicken Cacciatore

1. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs - 1 pound
2. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise - 2 small
3. Sea salt - 1 tablespoon
4. Fresh ground black pepper - 1 tablespoon
5. Cornstarch - ¼ tablespoon
6. Extra-virgin olive oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
7. Celery, chopped - 3 stalks
8. Onion, chopped - 1 small
9. Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
10. Sliced fresh mushrooms - 1 (8 ounce) package
11. Green bell pepper, diced - 1
12. Red bell pepper, diced - 1
13. Jarred roasted red bell peppers, chopped - 2 large
14. Dry Cabernet Sauvignon - ¾ cup
15. Tomato paste - 3 tablespoons
16. Red pepper flakes, or to taste - 1 ½ teaspoons
17. Garlic powder - 2 teaspoons
18. Onion Powder - 2 teaspoons
19. Chicken bouillon granules - 2 teaspoons
20. Italian seasoning - 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Best Instant Pot® Chicken Cacciatore

1. Stage

Dredge chicken thighs and breasts with salt, pepper, and flour.

2. Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1/2 the olive oil. Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, flipping halfway using tongs, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. Stage

Heat remaining olive oil in the pot. Saute celery and onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; stir in mushrooms, green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, and roasted red pepper. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute more.

4. Stage

Return chicken to pot. Add Cabernet Sauvignon, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon, and Italian seasoning. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 11 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

5. Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.