Description
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and rich flavors in a creamy broth. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering deliciousness in just 30 minutes. With minimal prep and cooking time, it’s a go-to dish that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup dumpling mix (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil and sauté garlic, carrots, and celery for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken breasts, salt, pepper, and thyme. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir gently.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Quick-release the pressure when done.
- Prepare dumpling dough according to package instructions or your recipe.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the pot over the chicken mixture. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with parsley garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken until golden brown before adding vegetables. - Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or add frozen peas for extra nutrition. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.