This Instant Pot chicken and tomatoes recipe brings together juicy drumsticks or thighs with a rich and tangy tomato sauce.
It’s a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that pairs wonderfully with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.
Perfect for busy evenings, this comforting meal is sure to become a family favorite at the dinner table.
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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:
Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots
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Instant Pot Chicken and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken drumsticks and chicken thighs or 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 and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- When cooking time is complete, wait for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes and then do a quick release.
- Open the lid of the instant pot and shred the chicken.
- Serve and enjoy 🙂