Instant Pot Harissa Chicken with Chickpeas and Tomatoes

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A bold, one-pot North African-inspired chicken stew featuring spicy harissa, tender chickpeas, and juicy tomatoes cooked quickly in the Instant Pot. This Mediterranean-inspired Instant Pot recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, harissa paste, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, and cook for 1 minute until the spices bloom.
  3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces, 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Step 4: Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. Step 5: When cooking completes, carefully quick release the pressure. Open the lid, stir the stew, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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