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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumpling Recipe

Our Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe is the definition of comfort food. It's savory, rich, and is filled with healthy ingredients.
  • cook TIME 30 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (20)

  • 16 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cubed
  • 6 oz potatoes cubed
  • 6 oz carrots cubed
  • 4 oz green peas
  • 4 oz mushroom sliced
  • 4 oz onions chopped
  • 2 oz celery chopped
  • 1 cup milk divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 1/2 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the dumpling batter: In a medium bowl, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp baking powder.

2

Cook the vegetables: Turn on your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ setting. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 oz onions, 1 tsp garlic, and 4 oz mushrooms. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Cook the chicken: Add 16 oz chicken, 6 oz carrots, 2 oz celery, and 4 oz green peas to the pot. Cook and stir for 5 minutes.

4

Add liquids: Add 6 oz potatoes, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, and the remaining 1/2 cup milk into the pot. Stir to combine.

5

Add the dumplings: Lightly brush your measuring tablespoon with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Use it to scoop out the dumplings and drop them into the pot. Do not stir the dumplings.

6

Cook the soup and dumplings: Cover the pot with the lid. Turn the valve knob to the ‘Sealing’ position. Set your device to the ‘Steam’ program and cook for 10 minutes.

7

Thicken the soup: Carefully turn the valve knob to release the steam before opening the lid. Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ program and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8

Garnish and serve: Transfer the soup to a deep dish or bowl. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498kcal | Fat 20g | Saturated Fat 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | Monounsaturated Fat 9g | Cholesterol 127mg | Sodium 556mg | Potassium 979mg | Carbohydrate 47g | Fiber 6g | Sugar 9g | Protein 33g | Vitamin A 8055IU | Vitamin C 18mg | Calcium 135mg | Iron 4mg