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Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings

Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings
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A comforting, hearty Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings recipe featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich, flavorful broth cooked quickly to save time on busy weeknights. Balanced with vegetables and fresh herbs, it delivers classic comfort food in one easy, one-pot meal perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Broth

  • 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced

Dumplings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF option)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free)

Other

  • 2 tbsp butter (or oil for dairy-free)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for sautéing)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sauté the Base – Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add oil and butter, then sauté diced onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add Chicken and Broth – Add chicken pieces to the pot along with chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine, ensuring the chicken is submerged.
  3. Step 3: Pressure Cook – Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Perform a quick release when done to reveal tender chicken and a flavorful broth.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the Dumpling Dough – While the chicken cooks, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and milk (or buttermilk) in a bowl until just combined. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
  5. Step 5: Add Dumplings and Simmer – Switch Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough gently into the hot broth. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and simmer for 8 minutes until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Finish and Serve – Stir gently, adjust seasoning if needed, and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting meal.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken for richer broth or boneless for faster cook time.
  • Mix dumpling dough just until combined to keep them light and fluffy.
  • Keep the lid slightly open while simmering dumplings to avoid sogginess.
  • Ensure at least 2 cups of broth remain for pressure cooking.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end for best flavor and color.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken and Dumplings, Comfort Food, One-Pot Meal, Weeknight Dinner

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