Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is the perfect dump and cool meal ready in about 30 minutes. Lots of tomato flavor and great served over pasta.

I love a good chicken recipe that is easy to make during a busy weeknight. This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is an easier and much quicker version of the Italian Classic. This Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce and Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken are always great options and on a rotation menu around here.

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is such an impressive dish that it only takes minutes to put together. I perfected this recipe to the point thats its foolproof. What I like most is that you basically dump all the ingredients into the Instant Pot and let it do its magic. For the perfect finish, I highly recommend broiling the chicken for a few minutes right before serving it. The sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy and delicious served on top of a bed of pasta.

What is Chicken Cacciatore?

Cacciatore is an Italian dish prepared “hunter-style” with onions, herbs, tomatoes, bell peppers can be added and sometimes wine. Cacciatore is usually made with chicken or rabbit.

What herbs do you need to make the Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe?

1. 1. Dried Basil
   2. Italian Seasoning
   3. Oregano
   4. Red Pepper Flakes
   5. Dried Thyme

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore:

If you don’t own and Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker, or simply if you want to make this dish in the Slow Cooker, just follow the directions below.

1. 1. 1. The ingredient list stays the same, except these two: use 1 (28oz) can of diced tomatoes and do not use the chicken broth.
      2. Sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker, or you can broil it after its done cooking.
      3. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, except the chicken. Stir to combine and add the chicken on top.
      4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.
      5. If the sauce is too watery, you can always thicken it by stirring in a cornstarch slurry (2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) and let it cook for another 20-30 minutes.

Can you freeze Chicken Cacciatore?

Tomato based sauces tend to freeze and thaw the best. Do not store this sauce in opened metal cans or containers. Let the sauce cool completely before freezing. Transfer into freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags and add the chicken, making sure the chicken doesn’t overlap, or you may pull the skin when thawing. Label with the date, and freeze for up to 3-4 months, or longer if you use a deep freezer.

How do you thaw frozen Chicken Cacciatore?

Transfer the frozen meal to your refrigerator the night before you wish to use it to allow it to thaw. Add the sauce to a sauce pan and reheat it to at least 165 F before you consume it. Microwave the chicken or heat it up in the sauce, you can also put it in a hot oven until it warms up.

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5 from 10 votes

Servings: 4 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is the perfect dump and cool meal ready in about 30 minutes. Lots of tomato flavor and great served over pasta.

Ingredients

Chicken Cacciatore:

• 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1 medium sweet onion diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Cornstarch Slurry:

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients from the "Chicken Cacciatore" list, except chicken, to the Instant Pot.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Add the chicken on top and lock the lid. Make sure the valve points to sealed.
4. Cook for 10 minutes on High Pressure, once the Instant Pot beeps, do a 10 minute Natural Pressure Release. Carefully release the remaining pressure and open the lid.
5. Preheat oven Broil.
6. Gently, using kitchen tongs transfer the chicken to a baking pan that has been sprayed with olive oil or lined with parchment paper.
7. Brush the chicken with olive oil or melted butter. You can also use some of the cooking sauce.
8. Broil for 5-10 minutes under the hot broil or until the chicken is golden-brown. Watch it closely to not burn it.
9. In the meantime, if the tomato sauce is too thin, you can cook it on Sauté for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reduces.
10. Or mix 2 tablespoons of water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch until fully combined and add the slurry to the sauce with the Instant Pot on Sauté. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
11. Serve over pasta with the chicken.
12. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.

Recipe Notes

Here is a step-by-step video of how to make the Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe:

 

Calories: 371, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 1416mg, Potassium: 1237mg, Carbohydrates: 28g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 15g, Protein: 23g, Vitamin A: 39.2%, Vitamin C: 83.6%, Calcium: 13.7%, Iron: 31%

Author: Catalina Castravet

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

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