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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting and hearty meal made easy with an Instant Pot.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Dumplings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon butter, melted

Instructions 

  1. 1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add a bit of oil and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
  2. 2. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. 3. Pour in the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  4. 4. Lock the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  5. 5. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined.
  6. 6. Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release. Open the lid and stir in the frozen peas.
  7. 7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter on top of the chicken mixture. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for another 5 minutes.
  8. 8. Perform a quick release again. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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