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Instant Pot Chicken Stew

This Instant Pot Chicken Stew comes together quickly and easily. Packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables and aromatic herbs, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot chicken stew
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 8 oz boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion or 1 leek diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced (or 2 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme minced (or 2 teaspoon dried)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ - 1 teaspoon flakey salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 medium carrots sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 lb baby potatoes halved
  • 2 cups loosely packed chopped kale
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice optional
  • To serve
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to Instant pot and turn on Sauté mode. Sauté the onion / leek and celery on medium until softened and fragrant.
  • Add garlic, turn off the Sauté function and continue to cook for 30 seconds in the residual heat. If it starts to stick add a touch of broth to deglaze.
  • Add all the remaining broth, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper and carrots. Add chicken on top followed by potatoes. Don’t stir.
  • Add the lid and set the vent to sealing. Pressure Cook on High pressure for 10 minutes.
  • At the end of the cooking time, let the pressure release naturally for about 8 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the chicken breasts and transfer to a chopping board. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
  • Remove 1 cup of soup and place in a jug and process with an immersion stick blender, this will thicken the soup naturally without needing to use corn starch. Add the kale to the pot and close the lid to let it wilt.
  • Add shredded chicken and pureed soup back to pot with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with fresh parsley and stir through more olive oil or melted butter.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8898IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

All nutritional information provided is an estimate. For specific dietary needs or concerns, we recommend consulting a nutrition calculator or a qualified expert.

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