Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Homemade Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe. It’s thick, creamy, and perfect for a cozy night in or when you need a quick and satisfying meal. This dish combines tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, all made effortlessly in your Instant Pot, which not only saves time but also enhances the flavors.

Delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Feast your eyes on this delightful dish:

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade dumpling dough)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Begin by setting your Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Add the olive oil and let it heat up. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic, and stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Next, add the sliced carrots and celery, and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the vegetables to begin to soften.
4. Season the mixture with thyme, parsley, and black pepper, then add the chicken breasts or thighs, ensuring they are coated with the aromatics.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, and make sure to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot to prevent the burn notice.
6. Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
7. Once the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then switch the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
8. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in the frozen peas.
9. Cut the biscuit dough into quarters and carefully drop them into the pot, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
10. Close the lid again and select the steam function for 10 minutes. After the time is up, perform a quick release.
11. Once the dumplings are fluffy and cooked, give everything a gentle stir, and season with salt to taste. Your Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings are ready to be served!

This warm and hearty dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the savory flavors and comforting textures of this Instant Pot classic!