Pressure Cooker Italian Chicken & Peppers

The pressure cooker not only quickly cooks the chicken and vegetables, it also locks in all of the bright, fresh flavor of the peppers, onion and savory Italian sauce. The result is an easy and flavorful dish that's ready to enjoy in just 40 minutes.

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Cooking Directions

  • Season the chicken as desired.  Heat the oil in a 6-quart stovetop pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring often.  Stir in the peppers, onions, garlic and sauce.Close and lock the lid.  Bring to full pressure over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low.  Cook for 15 minutes.Do not open the cooker until the pressure has dropped.  Season to taste.

Ingredients

  • 1.75 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves and/or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 medium green pepper, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 3 cups)2 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 jar (24 ounces) Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce