Delicious Instant Pot Chicken And Dumplings
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Chicken and dumplings are a classic comfort food that never fails to please. This Instant Pot recipe makes it even easier to whip up this delicious dish in no time. The warm and comforting combination of chicken and dumplings will bring a smile to your family's faces. With very little prep time, easy ingredients and minimal cook time, this recipe is a winner in any household.
Prep Time:
This recipe requires very little prep time. You'll need to prepare the chicken by cutting it into cubes and chopping the vegetables. You'll also need to mix together the ingredients for the dumpling dough. The total prep time should take about 10 minutes.
Cook Time:
The cook time for this recipe is only 10 minutes. The Instant Pot does all the work for you, so you don't have to worry about stirring or watching over the pot. Once the timer goes off, you can open the lid and enjoy!
Ingredients:
For the chicken and dumplings, you'll need:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the dumpling dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions:
1. Start by preparing the chicken. Cut the chicken into cubes and set aside.
2. Chop the carrots, celery, and onion and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the butter and let it melt.
5. Add the chicken and seasonings to the Instant Pot. Stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onion to the Instant Pot. Stir everything together and make sure the chicken is fully submerged.
7. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and set the timer for 10 minutes.
8. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
9. Add the milk and melted butter and mix until combined. The dough should be sticky but not too wet.
10. When the timer goes off, open the lid and drop the dumpling dough into the Instant Pot in spoonfuls.
11. Put the lid back on and set the timer for 5 minutes.
12. When the timer goes off, open the lid and stir everything together.
13. Serve the chicken and dumplings in bowls and enjoy!
Equipment:
This recipe requires the following equipment:
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Large bowl
- Wooden spoon
Notes:
- This recipe is for a 6-quart Instant Pot. If you have a different size, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can substitute it with a combination of oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme.
- If you don't have celery, you can leave it out or substitute it with bell peppers.
- If the dumpling dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a bit more milk.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving contains:
- Calories: 454
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 53g
- Protein: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
Recipe Tips:
- For a healthier version, you can use low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-fat milk.
- To give the dumplings an extra boost of flavor, you can add some herbs or spices to the dough.
- To make the dish even heartier, you can add some diced potatoes or frozen corn kernels.
- For a vegan version, you can use vegetable broth, vegan butter, and vegan milk.
- To make the dumplings even fluffier, you can add an extra tablespoon of baking powder.
- If the dumplings are not cooked through after 5 minutes, you can put the lid back on and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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