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Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings

Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings
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A comforting and hearty Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings recipe that combines tender juicy chicken, fluffy homemade dumplings, and a rich savory broth. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners, delivering cozy flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken & Broth

  • 1.5 to 2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery

Dumplings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend as variation)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk or cream (or dairy-free alternative like coconut milk)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Chop onions, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Add the vegetables and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add Chicken and Broth: Place chicken pieces on top of the sautéed vegetables. Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful environment for pressure cooking.
  3. Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When done, carefully release the steam to avoid overcooking the chicken.
  4. Make the Dumpling Dough: While the chicken is cooking, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and milk or cream to form a soft dumpling dough.
  5. Add Dumplings and Finish Cooking: Slightly remove the cooked chicken to make room. Spoon the dumpling dough on top of the hot broth, seal the lid again, and cook on high pressure for another 5 minutes to steam the dumplings.
  6. Shred Chicken and Serve: After cooking, shred the chicken with forks or chop into bite-sized pieces. Gently stir everything together and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken thighs for extra flavor and tenderness, or boneless for quicker preparation.
  • Allow natural pressure release for a few minutes before quick releasing to keep chicken juicy.
  • Ensure dumpling batter is thick but soft for fluffy texture; do not overmix.
  • Sauté vegetables before pressure cooking for deeper flavor.
  • Follow pressure cooking times carefully to avoid rubbery or dense dumplings.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, chicken and dumplings, comfort food, quick dinner, one-pot meal, family recipe

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