Description

Instant Pot Chicken Marbella is a flavorful and tender chicken stew inspired by the classic Marbella recipe, featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with olives, prunes, capers, and vegetables. This dish combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors in a rich broth made with white wine and vegetable stock, all prepared quickly and conveniently in the Instant Pot for a comforting meal perfect served over rice or pasta.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauté

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, sliced

Vegetables and Add-ins

2 carrots, sliced into rounds
6 red potatoes, diced
1 cup prunes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved with pits removed
2 tablespoons capers

Liquids and Seasoning

1 cup white wine
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped plus extra for garnish

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Instructions

Brown the Chicken: Dice the chicken into 1/2 inch cubes. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot inner pot and add olive oil. Select the Sauté mode and cook for 7-8 minutes until the chicken starts to brown, which adds a depth of flavor to the dish.
Sauté Garlic and Onions: Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the browned chicken in the pot. Sauté together for 2-3 minutes until the onions and garlic begin to brown, intensifying their flavors.
Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the white wine and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot. This enhances the overall flavor and prevents burning during pressure cooking.
Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, brown sugar, and oregano until well combined with the contents in the pot.
Add Prunes, Olives, Capers, and Stock: Incorporate the prunes, kalamata olives, capers, and vegetable stock into the pot. These ingredients provide the classic sweet and savory balance unique to Chicken Marbella.
Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid securely. Set to Manual or Pressure Cook mode on high pressure and cook for 15 minutes. Once finished, allow the pressure to release naturally for optimal texture and flavor melding.
Finish and Season: Open the lid carefully, add the fresh chopped parsley, and stir. Taste the stew and adjust salt and pepper as needed to match your preferred seasoning.
Serve: Serve the Chicken Marbella hot over a bed of rice or pasta for a complete and comforting meal. Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Don’t skip browning the chicken first! It adds a wonderful depth of flavor and caramelization to the dish.
When chopping chicken, potatoes, and carrots, try to cut them roughly the same size to ensure even cooking and consistent bite-sized pieces in the stew.
Season to taste. Salt and pepper preferences vary, so taste the finished dish and adjust the seasoning accordingly before serving.
Serving over rice or pasta complements the flavorful sauce beautifully and makes it a filling meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Calories: 312
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 536mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 36mg