This instant pot keto chicken cacciatore is comfort food at its finest. In just one hour, you can have a delicious and satisfying main dish that everyone will rave about!
You’re going to get some awesome reviews from your family and friends when you make this recipe for them! Since this recipe for keto chicken cacciatore is made in your instant pot, you can make it even on your busy days. But this dish is beautiful and elegant enough to serve guests or for holiday meals. This would make an awesome Christmas Eve main course.🎄
Can I use any other chicken besides chicken thighs for this recipe?
You could easily substitute any bone in chicken pieces for this instant pot keto chicken cacciatore recipe. You could also use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs. You can follow the recipe as written for using any chicken pieces you’d like. I always use a meat thermometer to check that all poultry gets cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees.
Can I substitute other canned tomato products for the crushed tomatoes?
I like the smooth texture that canned crushed tomatoes bring to this dish. But you can definitely substitute different canned tomato types if you’d like. You can use diced tomatoes if you want a chunkier sauce. You can also mash up whole tomatoes if that’s what you have in your pantry. You could use stewed tomatoes from a can as well.
Let’s talk xanthan gum!
Xanthan gum is a great low carb keto option for thickening dishes. It especially works well in any number of sauces and gravies that need thickening. It is also commonly used in keto baking to act as a binding agent in some recipes and to provide elasticity in other recipes. Just remember that a little xanthan gum goes a long way! You can always add more, but you can’t take it away once you’ve added it. I found that 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum was the perfect amount for this instant pot keto chicken cacciatore recipe.
Helpful Hints:
*You can use black olives or kalamata olives in this recipe, based upon your preference.
*If you don’t use xanthan gum, your sauce will be much thinner; but your dish will still be delicious.
Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Splash of Encouragement:
***To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1***
Instant Pot Keto Chicken Cacciatore
This instant pot keto chicken cacciatore is comfort food at its finest. In just one hour, you can have a delicious and satisfying main dish that everyone will rave about!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- ¼ cup red pepper, diced
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute (Swerve)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 cup black olives
Instructions
1. Turn instant pot on to saute. Add avocado oil.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Saute chicken thighs for 2 minutes. Flip and saute other side another 2 minutes. Work in batches, sauteing 3 thighs at a time. Remove chicken and set aside.
4. Add mushrooms, onion, and red pepper to instant pot. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Use a spoon to scoop out vegetables and set aside.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, basil, sugar, oregano, paprika, and rosemary. Stir to combine.
7. Place chicken back into instant pot. Top with vegetables. Pour tomato mixture over chicken and vegetables.
8. Set instant pot to manual high and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Natural release for 15 minutes.
9. Remove chicken from instant pot and set aside. Turn instant pot to saute and add xanthan gum. Whisk to combine. Add olives. Saute, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until mixture has thickened.
10. Add chicken back to instant pot. Coat with sauce.
11. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 681mgCarbohydrates: 11gNet Carbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 27g
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I love food. Even more than food that tastes great, I love food that takes you places. This dish does exactly that! Thanks for posting! 😀
I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe! And, yes, it is amazing how foods and recipes can take us back in time and can also take us to new places!