Filled with yummy Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, oregano, and Kalamata olives, Low FODMAP Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a delicious and practically hands-off supper option! Serve over polenta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
This recipe has been on repeat in our house for the last couple of weeks. I love it so much!
My stovetop Low FODMAP Chicken Cacciatore is one of the most popular recipes on Fun Without FODMAPs. So when I invested in an Instant Pot earlier this year, I knew I had to make a pressure cooker version.
This Low FODMAP Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore has all of the same flavors as the original but is made a little more hands-off with the help of the ever-wonderful Instant Pot.
Ingredients
To make this pressure cooker low FODMAP chicken cacciatore recipe, add these ingredients to your shopping list:
- Garlic-infused olive oil – 1 tablespoon
- Chicken thighs – 5 thighs (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
- Carrot – 1 medium
- Red or green bell pepper – 1 medium
- Canned crushed tomatoes – 1 (14.5-ounce) can
- Dried oregano – 1 ½ teaspoons
- Capers – 2 tablespoons
- Kalamata olives – ⅓ cup halved olives
- Salt and pepper
Low FODMAP Notes
In this section, I share information for ingredients that are either frequently asked about or have suggested serving sizes to remain low FODMAP. We each have unique tolerance levels and nutritional needs. Please listen to your body (and, if possible, work with a FODMAP-trained dietitian) to determine what is best for you. For more low FODMAP serving size info, please refer to the Monash FODMAP app and FODMAP Friendly website or app.
Garlic-infused oil is a popular way to add low FODMAP garlic flavor on the low FODMAP diet. My current favorite is Colavita Roasted Garlic Olive Oil (technically a garlic-flavored oil) that Monash University has confirmed to be low FODMAP. Learn more about why garlic-infused oil is okay in my Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes post.
Carrots are a FODMAP-free food. Enjoy according to your appetite.
Red bell pepper is a FODMAP-free food. 2022 Update: Monash University retested red bell pepper and found it to contain FODMAPs. A low FODMAP serving of red bell pepper is now considered to be ⅓ cup or 43 grams. Larger servings contain moderate to high amounts of excess fructose. Peppers and chili peppers also contain capsaicin, which can be a non-FODMAP trigger for some people. Avoid if you suspect spicy food is an issue.
Green bell pepper is low FODMAP in ½ cup or 75-gram servings. Larger servings contain higher amounts of fructan.
Canned tomatoes have a low FODMAP serving of ½ cup or 100 grams. Larger servings contain higher amounts of fructose in excess of glucose.
Capers are low FODMAP in servings of 1 tablespoon or 8 grams.
Olives contain minimal FODMAPs. Enjoy according to your appetite.
Sides
Serve this chicken cacciatore over Low FODMAP Creamy Polenta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Add a low FODMAP serving of steamed green beans, sauteed zucchini, or a simple salad for a side dish.
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Low FODMAP Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
- Diet: Low Lactose
Description
Filled with yummy Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, oregano, and Kalamata olives, Low FODMAP Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a delicious and practically hands-off supper option! Serve over polenta, rice or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
- 5 chicken thighs (about 1 to 1.25 pounds)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 medium red or green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes with juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons capers
- ⅓ cup halved kalamata olives
- Salt and pepper
Serving Suggestions: Steamed rice, polenta, or baked potato
Optional Garnishes: Thinly sliced basil or chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Select the “Saute” setting on the Instant Pot. Once hot, add oil and chicken. Sear the chicken for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Cancel the “Saute” setting. Add carrot, bell pepper, tomatoes, and oregano. Place lid on top of Instant Pot and secure. Set vent to “Sealing.”
- Select the “Meat” setting on the Instant Pot. Adjust the time to 20 minutes on “High Pressure” and cook. After cooking, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes. Carefully switch the vent to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure. Remove lid.
- Stir in capers and kalamata olives. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm over rice, polenta, or baked potato. Garnish with optional basil or parsley.
Notes
Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe is made with low FODMAP amounts of ingredients. Individual tolerance may vary. For more information on specific ingredients, please refer to the Monash FODMAP App or check out the “FODMAP Notes” section (above the recipe).
No Instant Pot? No problem! Try my stove-top Low FODMAP Chicken Cacciatore.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Lulu says
Oregano sets me off so I’m always surprised it’s a low FODMAP food. I was wondering if you know why it can be a problem for some people and whether you have any suggestions on how to get the oregano flavour without using oregano? Thanks!
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Hi Lulu, Regretfully, symptoms related to food intolerances are not limited to FODMAPs. Foods are made up of lots of compounds so it can be difficult to pinpoint what exactly is contributing. If you tolerate other herbs, I would suggest trying basil or marjoram. They won’t have the same flavor as oregano but should generally substitute well. -Emily
Sam says
It was very tasty. I have made it a few times already.
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Thanks for taking the time to share, Sam! Best, -Em
Olivia says
Loved this recipe! I added a little rosemary & thyme, and a bunch of paprika (Monash says they’re low fodmap https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/using-herbs-spices-low-fodmap-diet/). Delicious, easy, perfect for a work night.
I did get a little “food burn” warning the first time I started the instant pot, so I added a little water for the next round and then thickened the sauce at the end with some cornstarch slurry.
Sandra W Gulliver says
I’ve made this twice now – once with thighs, once with chicken breasts. I enjoyed both, but our family would like a bit of salt. Can you recommend a healthy amount? thank you ~ I love your website.
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Hi Sandra, Glad to hear you and your family have enjoyed this recipe. Yes, please feel free to add a little salt (and pepper) if you’d prefer. Because taste preferences, the amount of sodium in the products used, and nutritional needs can vary, I usually recommend adjusting the flavor of recipes with salt (and pepper) to taste at the end of the recipe. I see I forgot to add that step in this recipe and will update it shortly. For this recipe, I would maybe start with stirring in a ¼ teaspoon of salt at the end and go from there. Best, -Em
Samantha says
Love this recipe! So easy and tasty!
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Glad to hear you liked it, Samantha! Thanks for sharing.