Description
Hearty Instant Pot Chicken Stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken thighs, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs in a rich broth. This easy-to-make stew is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, offering warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. With the Instant Pot doing all the heavy lifting, you can enjoy more time relaxing while your meal cooks to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups diced carrots (about 4 medium)
- 2 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 medium)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces; dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil, onions, and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until soft.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; add to pot and brown each side for about 4 minutes.
- Add carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves; stir well.
- Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to high-pressure cook for 10 minutes.
- After cooking time ends, carefully perform a quick release of pressure. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg