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Easy Instant Pot Dinner in 20 Minutes
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Easy Instant Pot Dinner

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 cup frozen vegetables peas, corn, or mixed
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons cream cheese or sour cream for creaminess

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Heat the oil and sauté the onion until soft, about 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds. Don’t rush this step—flavor builds here.
  • Add the chicken pieces. Sear them lightly—just enough to get a bit of color. You don’t need to cook them through yet.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and canned tomatoes with their juice. Stir in the Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Lock the lid, set to manual/high pressure for 6–8 minutes depending on how done you like your chicken. Quick release or natural release as you prefer.
  • Open the pot. If you’re adding frozen vegetables, stir them in now and simmer on sauté for 2–3 minutes until warmed through. For extra creaminess, whisk in cream cheese or sour cream until smooth.
  • Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot. Easy peasy, right?