Pressure Cooker Saucy Italian Chicken Food

INSTANT POT TUSCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brown Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts: Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function. Wait until it says HOT. This prevents chicken from sticking to the pot.Pat dry chicken and season one side gently with salt + black pepper. Add in 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter or olive oil. Quickly add in the chicken to prevent butter from burning. While one side is browning, season the other side with more salt + black pepper. Brown first side for 3.5 minutes, then the other side for 2 minutes. Set the chicken aside.*Pro Tip: For better browning results, brown chicken in 2 batches using the same cooking times.
• Saute Garlic & Mushrooms: Add minced garlic, then saute for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sliced mushroom, season with salt + black pepper, then saute for a minute. Add 2 tsp (2.4g) Italian seasonings, then saute for another minute.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Mix 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce + ¾ cup (188ml) unsalted chicken stock together, then pour in Instant Pot and deglaze (scrub all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom). Give it a quick mix.
• Pressure Cook Chicken: Add in browned chicken + meat juice. Pressure cook chicken at:-Chicken Thighs: High Pressure 5 minutes + Natural Release 10 minutes-Chicken Breasts: High Pressure 4 minutes + Natural Release 10 minutesAfter 10 minutes, release remaining pressure.
• Create Tuscan Chicken Sauce: Set aside chicken, bring the liquid mixture back to a boil (Saute button). Add in 1 cup (40g) spinach and 60 - 80g sun-dried tomatoes, then cook for 30 seconds. Give them a quick stir. Mix in 1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream and 1/4 - 1/2 cup (16 - 32g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
• Thicken Tuscan Chicken Sauce & Seasoning: Mix 3.5 tbsp (32g) cornstarch + ¼ cup (63ml) cold water together in a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the Tuscan Chicken sauce until desired thickness. Taste and season with more salt, cheese, soy sauce if necessary.
• Serve Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken: Place chicken back in Instant Pot and give it a quick mix. Then, serve Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken!

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 3-4 hours. Remove chicken and keep warm. , Pour cooking juices into a small saucepan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chicken and pasta. If desired, top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

PRESSURE COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the pressure cooker.
• Prick the skin of the sausages in several places with the tines of a fork.
• Add the sausages and chicken to the oil and cook until well browned on all sides.
• While the chicken is cooking, dice the onion.
• Cut the green peppers into 3/4" thick strips.
• Mince the garlic.
• When the chicken and sausages are browned, remove them from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion, green peppers and garlic to the cooker to cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add the vinegar and stir up the browned bits from the bottom of the cooker.
• Add the chicken and sausages, tomatoes, basil, fennel, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
• Close pressure cooker and bring up to full pressure.
• Reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
• Release pressure and adjust the seasoning.

BEST ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, onion, bouillon and seasonings; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until a thermometer reads 165°. , Transfer chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice.