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Instant Pot Hunter Chicken (Cacciatore)

Bone-in chicken thighs braised with mushrooms, tomatoes, and red wine in a rich Italian-style sauce.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to Saute. Add oil, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until mushrooms release their juices, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add red wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Lay chicken skin side down on top of mushrooms. Press Cancel.
  4. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and 1/2 cup water. Stir.
  5. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and pressure cook on High for 20 minutes.
  6. Quick release. Remove chicken and pour sauce over it. Serve with polenta or crusty bread.
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