Amazing Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
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Enjoy a hearty bowl of Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings, a classic comfort food made easy and quick for a weeknight meal.
- Author: Maya Hayes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and set to Sauté.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, perform a Quick Release of the pressure.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Stir the slurry into the chicken and vegetable mixture in the Instant Pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the dumplings thicken.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker broth, you can add an extra tablespoon of flour mixed with water.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts can be used as a substitute for thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg