Pressure Cooker Red Pepper Chicken Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER RED PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. In a bowl, combine beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, water and pepper; pour over chicken. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes., Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. Remove chicken and keep warm. Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Simmer cooking juices until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Serve with rice and chicken., Freeze option: Place chicken and bean mixture in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, stirring gently and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

INSTANT POT SESAME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add sesame oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken in batches. Press cancel. Return all to pressure cooker. In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, water, garlic and pepper flakes; stir into pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. , Quick-release pressure. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and, if desired, green onions.

RED PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion and pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, about 6 hours. Serve with rice.

PRESSURE COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in the pressure cooker.
• Prick the skin of the sausages in several places with the tines of a fork.
• Add the sausages and chicken to the oil and cook until well browned on all sides.
• While the chicken is cooking, dice the onion.
• Cut the green peppers into 3/4" thick strips.
• Mince the garlic.
• When the chicken and sausages are browned, remove them from the pan and set aside.
• Add the onion, green peppers and garlic to the cooker to cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add the vinegar and stir up the browned bits from the bottom of the cooker.
• Add the chicken and sausages, tomatoes, basil, fennel, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste.
• Close pressure cooker and bring up to full pressure.
• Reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
• Release pressure and adjust the seasoning.

PRESSURE-COOKER COUNTRY CAPTAIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place onion, red pepper and garlic in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with chicken. In a small bowl, whisk broth, brown sugar and seasonings; pour over chicken. Top with tomatoes and raisins. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes., Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 170°. Thicken cooking juices if desired. Serve with rice and, if desired, parsley. Freeze option: Place chicken and vegetables in freezer containers; top with cooking juices. Cool and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

CHICKEN WITH BELL PEPPERS & NOODLES FOR PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• In a pressure cooker, heat oil. Add onion and saute in hot oil 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, chicken pieces, and peppers. Saute over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth, tomato sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and herbs. Add noodles and stir again. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Insert a heat diffuser between pan and heat. Reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 10 minutes. Release pressure according to manufacturer's directions. Remove lid.
• Combine cheeses. Discard bay leaf. Stir chicken and noodle mixture and
• transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Makes 6 servings.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 3- or 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; top with onion. In a small bowl, whisk 3/4 cup broth, paprika, tomato paste, garlic, salt, thyme and hot pepper sauce; pour over chicken., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted into chicken should read at least 165°., Remove chicken; keep warm. In a small bowl, whisk flour and remaining 1/4 broth until smooth; stir into pressure cooker. Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened and sauce is slightly reduced, 8-10 minutes. Press cancel; stir in sour cream. Serve with chicken.

PRESSURE COOKER CHICKPEA, RED PEPPER AND TOMATO STEW

Steps:

• Turn on the sauté setting on a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic and smoked paprika, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and their liquid, roasted red peppers and canned tomatoes. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure nothing is sticking, until fragrant and combined, about 1 minute. Stir in the vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper.
• Turn off the sauté setting. Put the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the steam valve to sealed. Set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. After the cook time, turn off the heat and let the pressure reduce naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually by twisting the steam valve to vent.
• Taste the stew, and add additional salt, pepper or vinegar, if you like. Serve the stew in bowls, topped with a drizzle of olive oil, red-pepper flakes and smoked almonds.