Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the quick and easy chicken and tomato dish, made in the Instant Pot.
This flavorful dish combines juicy chicken, ripe tomatoes, and a medley of spices, all cooked to perfection in a single pot.
Whether you're looking for a healthy meal or a simple, comfort-food option, this dish delivers on taste and convenience.
The Instant Pot chicken tomatoes is a very juicy and savory chicken dish that works great as a comfort meal on a cold evening.
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Recipe Video
Ingredients
For this chicken and tomatoes recipe we are using super simple ingredients your already have. Feel free to change the spices to taste.
Can I use canned tomatoes?
You can use canned tomatoes or fresh ones - it's up to you.
What chicken part to use?
For this recipe I'm using chicken drumsticks and Chicken thighs.
You can also go for chicken breast.
How to serve
Some ideas for side dishes:
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Instant Pot Chicken and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken breasts
- 28 ounce tomatoes crushed
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Turn on the instant pot and select sauté.
- Add in chicken, garlic, onion and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Pour crushed tomatoes on the chicken.
- Add all the remaining ingredients in the instant pot.
- Close the lid of the instant pot.
- Set the instant pot to “Manual” at high pressure for 20 minutes, release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes through steam vent.
- Open the lid of the instant pot and shred chicken.
- Serve and enjoy.