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instant pot chicken and zucchini

Instant Pot Chicken and Zucchini

With zucchini and chicken, this easy chicken stew is filled with protein and deliciousness.
4.50 from 10 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Courses
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 879 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds of chicken (approx. 4-6 pieces of thigh and leg)
  • 1 chopped zucchini (courgette)
  • 1 cup of heavy cream or yogurt
  • 3/4 cup of tomato coulis or 1/2 cup of tomato paste
  • 1 large onion, sliced or chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons of red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil, garlic and ginger into the instant pot and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients (except the cream/yogurt), and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 14 minutes.
  • Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Open the Instant pot and stir in the heavy cream.
  • Press the Sauté button again for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken.
  • Let the chicken and zucchini stew rest for 10 minutes on the Keep Warm function.
  • Taste to add salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Serve while warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 879kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 71gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 312mgSodium: 295mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.