Best Instant Pot Chicken Stew
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This chicken stew is made with basic ingredients to create a hearty flavorful meal that the entire family will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 talk celery chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 3 red potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat your Instant Pot by using the Saute function.
- Melt butter, then add the onion, carrot and celery. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and allow to cook 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Press cancel, then add chicken, potatoes, broth, seasoning, bay leaf and remaining salt and pepper.
- Stir well, then secure lid and pressure valve. Cook on Manual High pressure for 10 minutes, allowing a 10 minute natural release. Release the remaining pressure via manual release.
- Combine cornstarch and water and stir until dissolved, then remove the Instant Pot lid. Press Saute, stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Remove the bay leaves and add fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- STORAGE
- Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can also freeze the soup in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
- Vegetables - You can substitute the red potatoes with sweet potatoes or use green beans, peas or corn, if desired.
- Chicken - Boneless chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs work in this recipe.
- Spices - If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can use 1/4 teaspoon each of rosemary, basil, thyme and oregano.
- Broth - You can use vegetable broth for this recipe, but the flavor may be different.
- Cornstarch - You can use use arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch. You can also omit the cornstarch completely, but the stew will be thinner.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
1114mg
(46%)
Potassium
1424mg
(41%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
431IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1114mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1424mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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258 reviews
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