As referenced beforehand, my significant other got me an Instant Pot for Christmas, and this Chicken and Dumplings formula, other than being one of my number one chicken plans, and I have many, similar to Instant Pot Chicken Thighs, is likewise my top choice of all the Instant Pot plans up until now!
After my better half ate 2 dishes of this Chicken and Dumplings, he shouted that he had not had chicken and dumplings that great since his grandmother made them when he was a child!
Ingredients
Chicken Soup
- 1/2 large onion , chopped
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 2 stalks celery , chopped
- 1 tablespoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 cup carrots , chopped
- 1 pound boneless, skinless Chicken thighs or chicken breasts diced into 1" pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup cold water , (optional to thicken soup)
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning (Includes thyme, oregano, rosemary, basil, etc.)
- 5 refrigerated canned biscuits, each cut into 8 pieces (Or see below to make your own)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch , (optional to thicken soup)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro , (optional for garnish)
Homemade Dumplings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
Chicken Soup
- Press the SAUTE button. Add oil. When the front of the Instant Pot says "Hot" then add the onions and saute the onions for 4 or 5 minutes.
- After the onions have cooked for about 5 minutes, or until they are softened, add the celery, carrots, and garlic. Stir so they cook evenly and to keep the garlic from burning.
- Add the chicken and cook with the vegetables for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, black pepper, poultry seasoning, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Remove 5 refrigerated canned biscuits and slice each biscuit into 8 pieces. The easiest way is to slice them like a pizza into 8 pieces. Then drop each of the pieces into the Instant Pot.
- Press CANCEL to cancel the Saute function. Close the Pressure Cooker lid. (See instructions for your specific pressure cooker.) After you close the lid, Press "Pressure Cook" or Manual (depending on your model), and select High Pressure, and adjust the time to 7 minutes, to pressure cook with high pressure for 7 minutes.
- After 7 minutes, let the Instant Pot release go through the natural release cycle to release the steam. (See instructions for your specific model.) It may take about 10 minutes.
- After the steam has been released, and the pin has dropped, or after 10 minutes of a natural pressure release, move the sealing knob to the VENTING position. Carefully unlock and remove the lid.
- Stir in the peas and heavy cream.
- If you need to thicken the chicken and dumplings, combine 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water and stir into the chicken and dumplings.
- Add chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish.
Instructions For Homemade Dumplings
- In a medium bowl mix together all ingredients, except the butter and milk.
- Cut in the butter and using a pastry cutter or fork mix together until you have coarse crumbs. Pour in milk and stir until everything is just moistened.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dumpling batter into the Instant Pot after you added the chicken and chicken broth.
source: flavormosaic.com
