<a href="#zrdn-recipe-container" class="zrdn-recipe-quick-link">Jump to recipe</a><p>I truly enjoy cooking&#8230;most days. When I am making something from scratch, going through methodical steps can be cathartic for me. If I’ve had a long day, it can sometimes help me relax. But then there are some days, I just want to throw a meal in my Insta-Pot or slow-cooker and let the appliance do all the work. And Insta-Pot Italian Giardiniera Chicken is that kind of recipe. Slow-cooker instructions are included too.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s so simple to make with only three ingredients. And even better than that &#8211; it&#8217;s 0 points!</p>
<p>Whether you use an Insta-Pot or a slow-cooker, you simply dump the ingredients into your appliance, and set it and forget it.</p>
<p>On a whim, I made a sauce (although it&#8217;s not pictured, sorry about that) out of the remaining liquid after the chicken was cooked. It turned out so good and helped keep the chicken flavorful and moist. It&#8217;s completely optional. If sodium intake is a concern, you might skip the sauce since it&#8217;s made out of the remaining brine and Italian seasoning. But I plan to make the flavorful, salty and tangy sauce from now on &#8211; glad I went on a whim!</p>
<h1>The Method</h1>
<p>Place chicken breasts in your Insta-Pot or slow-cooker. Add the Italian giardiniera (be sure it&#8217;s the kind that&#8217;s in brine and oil-free, like <a href="https://www.mezzetta.com/product/10100102.html">this</a>) and the Italian dry seasoning.</p>
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<p>For Insta-Pot, pressure cook on High for 18 minutes, then allow a natural release. For slow-cooker, cook on Low for 6-7 hours. Once time is up for either appliance, remove chicken and vegetables to a plate. Shred chicken.</p>
<p>Optional Sauce: if using Insta-Pot, make a sauce with the remaining liquid by switching the mode to Saute at High temperature. If using a slow-cooker, pour the liquid in a sauce pan and cook it on the stove top at Medium-High. Stir liquid occasionally. As it reduces and thickens, stir more frequently. Sauce should be golden and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Return chicken and vegetables to the pot with the sauce and stir to coat and warm.</p>
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<div class="zrdn-block-wrap zrdn-summary" > Insta-Pot Italian Giardiniera Chicken - a simple, 3-ingredient recipe that lets your appliance do all the work. And even better than that - it's 0 WW points!<br>Weight Watchers = 0 Freestyle Points per serving<br></div>
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	<p class="zrdn-element_notes">Total Time for Insta-Pot: includes natural release time + 5 minutes for sauce<br>Total Time for Slow Cooker: 6- 7 hours for Slow Cooker + 5 minutes for sauce<br></p>
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 <li>1.5 - 2 lbs of chicken breast </li>

 
 <li>1 (16 oz) jar of Italian Giardiniera (in brine, not oil) </li>

 
 <li>1 (0.7 oz) package of dry Italian salad dressing and recipe mix</li>

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		 <li>Place chicken breast in the Insta-Pot and add the Italian giardiniera and the Italian dry seasoning. </li>
		
		 <li>Pressure cook on high for 18 minutes. Allow a natural release. </li>
		
		 <li>Move chicken and vegetables to a plate. Shred chicken. </li>
		
		 <li>For optional sauce: switch mode to Saute on High and stir liquid occasionally. As it reduces and thickens, stir more frequently. Sauce should be golden and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Return chicken and vegetables into the pot with the sauce and stir. </li>
		
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		 <li>Place chicken breast in slow-cooker and add the Italian giardiniera and the Italian dry seasoning. </li>
		
		 <li>Cook on Low for 6-7 hours. </li>
		
		 <li>Move chicken and vegetables to a plate. Shred chicken. </li>
		
		 <li>For optional sauce: pour the liquid from slow-cooker into a sauce pan. Cook on a stove top at Medium-High. Stir liquid occasionally. As it reduces and thickens, stir more frequently. Sauce should be golden and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Add chicken and vegetables to the saucepan and stir with the sauce.</li>
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