Chicken Cacciatore with Pancetta
Serve with spaghetti or zucchini “zoodles”.
Cuisine
Italian
Cooking Method:
Crockpot
,
Instant Pot
Protein:
Chicken
Diet
Gluten-Free
Class
Instant Pot
Servings
6
servings
Servings
6
servings
Ingredients
2
pound
boneless skinless chicken breasts
* boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be substituted
1
can (14.5oz per can)
crushed tomatoes
1
can (6oz per can)
tomato paste
4
oz
diced pancetta
1
red pepper
sliced
2
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
2
teaspoon
balsamic vinegar
1
tablespoon
minced garlic
1
tablespoon
oregano
2
teaspoon
kosher salt
2
teaspoon
onion powder
1 1/2
cup
grated Parmesan cheese (not needed until day of cooking)
Materials
1
gallon-sized freezer bag
Recipe Notes
To Freeze and Cook Later
Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date (3 months from when you prepped the meal).
Add all ingredients except Parmesan cheese to the freezer bag.
Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze for up to three months.
To Cook in Crockpot
Cook on “low” setting for 4-6 hours.
Shred chicken and mix with sauce.
Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
To Cook in Instant Pot
Run the bag under warm water to loosen the frozen ingredients from the bag.
Add the contents of the bag to the pot and pour 1 cup of water over the top. Set to pressure cook for 25 minutes.
Natural release.
Shred chicken and stir. (Optional: Saute for a few minutes if you want to thicken the sauce.)
Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.