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Hearty Instant Pot Chicken Stew

A comforting and flavorful chicken stew made quickly in the Instant Pot, packed with tender chicken and wholesome vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Instant Pot
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 ½ pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 medium Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalks Celery chopped
  • 2 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet, peeled and 1-inch diced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
For Thickening (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons Cold Water slurry
For Serving (Optional)
  • Fresh Parsley or Chives chopped
  • Crusty Bread

Method
 

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Press “Sauté” on Instant Pot, add olive oil. Sauté onion, carrots, celery for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Press “Cancel”.
  2. Add Chicken and Seasonings: Add chicken pieces, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat.
  3. Deglaze and Add Liquids: Pour ½ cup chicken broth, scrape browned bits. Add remaining broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf. Do NOT stir.
  4. Pressure Cook: Secure lid, set valve to “Sealing”. Select “Pressure Cook” for 8 minutes on High Pressure.
  5. Natural Release: Allow 10 minutes Natural Pressure Release, then quick release remaining pressure. Open lid.
  6. Thicken and Finish: Remove bay leaf. Stir in frozen peas. For thicker stew, use “Sauté” again, add cornstarch slurry, stir until thickened. Press “Cancel”.
  7. Taste and Serve: Adjust seasonings. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley or chives, serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Chicken thighs are recommended for tenderness. Adjust vegetables as desired. For a creamier stew, add heavy cream or milk at the end. Stew freezes well.