Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
32 mins
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Total Time
52 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
3357 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Farro
Description
The stew uses an Instant Pot sauté mode to soften onions, carrots, and celery before adding garlic, thyme, oregano, and tomato paste for a flavorful base. Chicken broth is poured in and combined with boneless chicken breasts, dry farro, salt, and pepper. Cooking under high pressure for a set time ensures the chicken becomes shred-ready and the farro tender yet chewy. After natural release, the chicken is shredded and returned to the pot along with fresh chopped parsley, then adjusted for seasoning.
The finished stew features a rich broth with herbal notes and tomato depth, complemented by the texture contrast between tender chicken and al dente farro. The preparation is designed to be practical, consolidating shaving prep and cooking time using the Instant Pot. The stew can be served as a warming one-pot meal that comforts and satisfies.
Stovetop instructions provide an alternative for those without an electric pressure cooker, involving cutting chicken into pieces and simmering in a saucepan. This flexibility expands the usability of the recipe.
The recipe notes include Weight Watchers points for tracking nutritional content, but no other storage or substitution tips are provided.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 carrot cut into thin half-circles
- 2 celery diced, large stalks
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 ½ teaspoons thyme dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano dried
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 ½ cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup farro dry
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ cup flat leaf parsley minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Directions:
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode. Heat the olive oil, then add the onion, carrots and celery. Saute the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, oregano and tomato paste. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken breasts, farro, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot, close the steam vent and set to HIGH pressure using the manual setting. Set the time to 12 minutes. It will take the Instant Pot about 15 minutes to reach pressure.
- Once the time is expired, use natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board, shred with 2 forks, then transfer back to the Instant Pot. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Stovetop Directions:
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Heat a large saucepan over medium-heat. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in the saucepan. Add the onion, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, oregano, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the farro and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the chicken and parsley. Serve.
Notes
- The stew yields about 4 servings and can be prepared using an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for easy shredding after pressure cooking.
- Fresh flat leaf parsley added at the end brightens flavor and color.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving to adjust seasoning.
- Weight Watchers Freestyle points are listed for tracking purposes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.66Cups | |
| Calories | 335.7kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.6g | 11% |
| Protein | 32.8g | 66% |
| Fat | 6.7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 402.2mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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