Ciao Bella Italian Dressing
Wisk together all ingredients in a bowl or dressing container:
2 TBSP Ciao Bella Italian Seasoning
1/4 cup white, red, or balsamic vinegar.
1 TBSP water
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
use dressing immediately or store in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Ciao Bello Chicken Cacciatore
INGREDIENTS
- 6 chicken thighs - boneless skinlessÂ
- Â salt and pepper to taste
-  1/4 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
-  1 yellow onion - diced
-  4 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 yellow or red bell pepper - diced
-  1 carrot - peeled and sliced
-  8 oz. cremini mushrooms - sliced
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
-  8 fresh thyme - sprigsÂ
- Â 1Â tablespoon Ciao Bella Italian seasoning
-  1/2 cup chicken broth, or veggie broth low-sodiumÂ
-  20 oz. crushed tomatoes
-  pinch red pepper flakes (optional )
-  1 tbsp parsley/parmesan cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper and paprika. Set aside.
- Turn Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Once hot, add the oil. Add the onion and saute until soft, about 2-3 minutes, then add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the peppers, carrot, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Saute for 5-7 minutes until vegetables begin to lightly brown. Push vegetable to the side of the pot to create a well in the center for the chicken.
- Add the chicken and brown on both sides. Pour in the chicken/veggie broth. Let simmer for 5 minutes, letting the liquid reduce in half.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup. Gently mix the ingredients together.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and lock. Make sure valve is in the sealing position. Select chicken mode for 18 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then manually release.
- remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve over rice a bed of spaghetti or zucchini noodles.