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Simple Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

This cozy Instant Pot Chicken Stew recipe is an easy win for a weeknight dinner. It's hearty and comforting and comes together in no time.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 4 people
Calories 457 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 450 grams boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 250 millilitres dry white wine
  • 500 millilitres chicken broth
  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 sticks celery
  • 275 grams potatoes Yukon gold or new potatoes (not Russet)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoons rosemary or thyme fresh or dried
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch optional

Instructions
 

  • Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to the Sauté function. Add the butter and let it heat up.
  • Add the whole chicken thighs in a single layer, season them with salt and pepper, and allow them to brown on both sides for as long as you have patience for. *This step is technically optional!
  • While the chicken is searing, chop the veggies. Chunky is good! Aim for 1 cm for the onions, celery, and carrot slices, and a bit larger for the potatoes.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and set them aside.
  • Deglaze the pot with the white wine, and add the chicken back in.
  • Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, bay leaf, rosemary (or thyme), salt, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Close the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Once the remaining pressure has released, open the lid, remove the bay leaf, and break up the chicken into bite-sized pieces. I usually do this right in the pot, using two forks, but you can also remove the chicken and cut it up on a cutting board if you prefer.
  • Optional: If you want to thicken the stew, put the instant pot into sauté mode and allow the stew to come up to a gentle simmer. Mix your starch of choice with a small amount of cold water in a small bowl, and add to the simmering stew. When the stew thickens, turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Serve with optional garnishes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 39.4gProtein: 37.4gFat: 11.7gSaturated Fat: 4.2gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 1263mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 4.6gCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, stew
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