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Creamy Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

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A quick and easy homemade comfort food recipe featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy broth with fluffy dumplings, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (thighs recommended)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free milk works too)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried (optional)
  • Parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the chicken and veggies by dicing the onion, carrots, and celery finely. Cut the chicken into 1-inch bite-sized pieces.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté setting. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add chicken pieces, pour in chicken broth, and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  5. While chicken cooks, mix flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, softened butter, and milk in a bowl until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add more milk if too dry.
  6. Switch Instant Pot to sauté mode. Stir in heavy cream and 2 tablespoons butter. Let simmer gently for a few minutes to thicken the broth.
  7. Drop small spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering chicken mixture. Cover with lid (vent open) and cook for about 10 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not rush the natural pressure release to keep chicken tender. Avoid lifting the lid while dumplings cook to ensure they puff properly. For thicker broth before adding dumplings, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with cold water and stir in. Dumpling dough should be mixed gently to avoid toughness. Dumplings can be made gluten-free by substituting almond flour and dairy-free by using coconut milk.

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