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Instant Pot Chicken

Instant Pot Chicken: Cozy Comfort Food Ready in 30 Minutes

This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe offers cozy comfort food ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 Celery diced
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh or pre-minced
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs diced
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt season to taste
For the Dumplings
  • 1 can Refrigerated Canned Biscuits
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
For the Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch optional for thickening
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water to dissolve cornstarch
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Instant Pot Chicken
  1. Select the SAUTE function on your Instant Pot. Add olive oil and heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering. Toss in chopped onions, cooking for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in the diced celery, carrots, and minced garlic, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs, stirring occasionally until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth, ensuring all are submerged. Sprinkle in black pepper, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, and salt, stirring gently.
  4. If using refrigerated canned biscuits, open and cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Drop pieces into the pot. For homemade dumplings, prepare dough and spoon into the mixture.
  5. Cancel sauté and secure the lid. Select Pressure Cook option and set timer for 7 minutes on high pressure. Wait for the float valve to rise.
  6. After cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Switch to venting to release remaining steam before removing lid.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and heavy cream. If thickening is needed, dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir in. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a cozy dinner, this recipe is versatile and can be made gluten-free by using appropriate substitutes.

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