Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this stew is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Stew:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 teaspoons Chicken Better Than Bouillon + 2 cups water)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste after cooking)
- 4 carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (three 8-ounce breasts)
- 1.5 lbs baby yellow potatoes (can sub regular yellow potatoes, 1- to 1.5-inch dice)
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté function: Turn on the Sauté function on your Instant Pot. Sauté the onion and celery until softened. Add garlic and continue to sauté.
- Deglaze: Pour in a small amount of broth to deglaze the pot.
- Add ingredients: Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, bay leaves, salt, carrots, chicken, potatoes, peas, and pepper in layers.
- Pressure cook: Close the lid, set to sealing, and Pressure Cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Natural release: Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Thicken stew: Blend some vegetables and broth, then stir back into the stew with vinegar.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken, shred, and return to the stew. Season to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy the stew with biscuits or bread. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can customize this stew by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- This stew freezes well, so consider making a double batch for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 454 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
