Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Breast Recipes
Description
This Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Breast Recipes is an easy, flavorful, and hearty meal that is sure to please everyone in the family! This delicious dish is made with chicken breasts, olives, capers, and tomatoes cooked in an herby tomato sauce, all cooked in the Instant Pot for a quick and easy meal. Serve this over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain for a complete meal. It’s also a great way to use up any leftover chicken you may have on hand.
Prep Time
This recipe is incredibly quick and easy to prepare. All you need to do is chop a few vegetables and gather your ingredients, and you’ll be ready to start cooking. Prep time for this dish is about 10 minutes.
Cook Time
Using the Instant Pot makes this meal incredibly quick and easy to make. The total cook time is about 25 minutes, with the Instant Pot doing all the work for you. The Instant Pot will come to pressure, cook the chicken, and then release the pressure. You just have to sit back and enjoy the delicious aromas that fill your kitchen as it cooks.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
1. Start by setting your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat the olive oil in the pot until it’s shimmering.
Add the onions and garlic, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, oregano, basil, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the pot, and stir to combine.
Add the diced tomatoes, olives, and capers, and stir to combine.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the pot, and pour the chicken broth over the top.
Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
Set the pot to manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release of any remaining pressure.
3. Carefully open the lid of the pot, and use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
It should be at least 165°F.
If it’s not done, you can secure the lid and cook for an additional few minutes on manual high pressure.
4. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding.
Serve the chicken over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain, and spoon some of the sauce from the pot over the top. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Instant read thermometer
Notes
If you’re short on time, you can skip the sauté step and add the vegetables and tomato paste directly to the pot.
Just make sure to stir everything together before adding the chicken and broth.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 342
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Protein: 38g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fiber: 2g
Recipe Tips
This dish is incredibly versatile and you can easily customize it to your tastes.
Feel free to add in some bell peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, or whatever other vegetables you have on hand.
You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
This dish can also be made in the slow cooker. Just cook it on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
This Mediterranean Chicken Breast Recipes is a delicious and easy meal that is sure to please everyone in the family.
The flavorful tomato sauce, tender chicken, and salty olives and capers will have you coming back for seconds.
Serve this with your favorite grains or vegetables for a complete meal and enjoy!
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