Recipe: Tasty Chicken and Dumplings (Instant Pot)

Chicken and Dumplings (Instant Pot). This easy Instant Pot® version of classic chicken and dumplings makes the best use of the multicooker. Brown the chicken, pressure cook Set Instant Pot® to SAUTE, normal temperature. Stir in whipping cream; heat to simmering.

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Add chicken broth, chicken thighs, chicken breasts, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Select high pressure according to Drop the dumpling dough by heaping spoonfuls on top of the stew; a small cookie scoop works well. You can have Chicken and Dumplings (Instant Pot) using 24 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Chicken and Dumplings (Instant Pot)

1. You need 4 tbsp of butter.
2. Prepare 1 of yellow onion, diced.
3. You need 3 of large carrots, peeled and diced.
4. It's 3 stalks of celery, diced (w/ leafy tops reserved).
5. Prepare 1 tbsp of crushed garlic.
6. You need 6 cups of chicken broth.
7. You need 3 of bay leaves.
8. You need 1/2 cup of dry sherry.
9. You need 2 of bone-in chicken breasts.
10. It's 3 tbsp of corn starch + 3tbsp water (to form slurry).
11. You need 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
12. Prepare of Seasoning Mixture:.
13. You need 1 tsp of seasoned salt.
14. You need 2 tsp of poultry seasoning (salt-free).
15. It's 2 tsp of ground pepper.
16. It's 2 tsp of rubbed sage.
17. You need 1 tsp of dried thyme.
18. You need 1 tsp of dried parsley.
19. You need of For Dumplings:.
20. Prepare 1 1/4 of all purpose flour.
21. You need 2 tsp of baking powder.
22. You need 1 tsp of salt.
23. Prepare 2 tbsp of butter.
24. Prepare 1/2 cup of whole milk.

Cover pot with the lid, leaving the steam vent open. This Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe is a quick and easy way to make chicken and dumplings from scratch. The Trick to Chicken and Dumplings in the Instant Pot. Pressure cooking chicken and dumplings presents a bit of a challenge because thickened liquids either don't come up to pressure at all, or they do, and you end up with scorching on the bottom of the pot.

Chicken and Dumplings (Instant Pot) instructions

1. Set Instant Pot to sauté setting (high).
2. Season outside of chicken breasts with salt and ground pepper.
3. To Instant Pot, add butter, carrots, onions, and celery. Lightly season with salt and ground pepper. Stir frequently for around 5 minutes (or until vegetables start to soften). Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute..
4. Pour in chicken broth and stir well. Add the chicken breasts to the pot, making sure the chicken is completely covered by the broth. Add bay leaves, then secure the lid..
5. Set Instant Pot to high pressure cook for 10 minutes. Quick release steam at the end of the 10 minutes..
6. Remove bay leaves (discard), remove chicken from the pot and set aside to cool..
7. Add cooking sherry, all seasonings, and leafy tops of celery to the pot. Stir well..
8. While the chicken cools, make the dumplings. Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Warm milk and butter in microwave until butter is melted. Slowly pour in butter/milk mixture to flour mixture. Stir until JUST combined. Flour countertop and roll out to 1/8"thick and cut into even pieces (about 1"w x 2"l). Coat pieces with a bit of flour to avoid sticking..
9. Set Instant Pot to sauté on high. Once bubbling, stir in cornstarch slurry. Add dumpling strips one at a time, stirring frequently..
10. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid set on top of the pot (but not locked). After 10 minutes, cancel or "keep warm" setting..
11. Shred the chicken, removing skin and bones. Add the chicken and 1/4 cup heavy cream to the pot and stir..
12. Serve and enjoy!.

Instant Pot chicken and dumpling recipe is so comforting that everyone in the family will enjoy it. You have tender pieces of juicy chicken, a creamy base, and veggies throughout, with perfectly cooked dumplings. This is one addictive recipe, especially in the colder months, don't say I didn't warn you! Keyword chicken and dumplings, easy, homemade, instant pot, pressure cooker. Put medium size chicken breasts, vegetables, seasonings and chicken broth in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker.