Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings, a dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table. This recipe features juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy homemade dumplings, all simmered together in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal showcases the convenience of the Instant Pot while delivering hearty flavors that everyone will love. With an easy-to-follow method and minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a delicious homemade dinner in less than an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water
Instructions
- Chop the onions, celery, carrots, and mince the garlic; set aside.
- In the Instant Pot, select 'Sauté' and heat olive oil with butter. Add chopped vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken thighs and broth along with thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' for high pressure cooking for 8 minutes. Allow natural release for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare dumpling dough by mixing flour, baking powder, salt, cold butter until crumbly; stir in milk just until combined.
- Remove chicken to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Stir peas into the pot; mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough atop the mixture. Close lid and pressure cook on high for another 5 minutes.
- Release pressure once done and gently stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg