Balsamic Chicken [Instant Pot]

4.59 from 24 votes

Balsamic Chicken made in the Instant Pot is a quick recipe to put together. It uses balsamic vinegar, diced or crushed tomatoes, garlic, and sauteed red onion to give your chicken tons of flavor. I love to serve it over zoodles for some veggie power! It's a perfect recipe for IP beginners!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

Olive oil cooking spray
1-2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
28 oz diced or crushed tomatoes (I love it with either!)
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Zoodles optional

Instructions

Instant Pot

Spray Instant Pot with cooking spray and use Saute button to saute onions until they become soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and saute for an additional minute.
Add chicken, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and spices to pot.
Set to manual/pressure cook for 15 minutes. After cook time, do a full natural release (about 10 minutes).
Shred chicken and serve with sauce and zoodles* or pasta!
*I don't even cook the zoodles - I allow it to steam in the sauce, but feel free to saute also!
Note: The cook time for the chicken used to be 10 minutes with QR. Now, I find that 15 minutes with a full natural release works better!

Crock Pot

Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and add boneless chicken breasts.
Season chicken with garlic powder, pepper, basil and oregano.
Add 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar, a can of diced or crushed tomatoes, and 1/2 sliced red onion.
Cook on high for 4 hours.
Shred chicken and serve with sauce and zoodles* or pasta!
*I don't even cook the zoodles - I allow it to steam in the sauce, but feel free to saute also!

Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 GREEN for chicken - plus more GREEN if you use zoodles

WW link for personal points: Balsamic Chicken plus zoodles

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