Description

Warm up your evenings with this Cozy Instant Pot Chicken Stew, a hearty dish brimming with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for family gatherings or chilly nights, this stew simmers to perfection in your Instant Pot, delivering rich flavors and comforting aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups carrots (sliced)
2 cups celery (chopped)
1 cup yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté.' Heat olive oil, then add onions and garlic; cook until fragrant.
Brown the Chicken: Add chicken thighs; season with salt and pepper. Cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Add Vegetables & Broth: Stir in carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour in chicken broth.
Pressure Cook: Seal the lid and cook on 'Manual' at high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing remaining steam.
Serve & Enjoy: Stir the stew and remove bay leaves before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups (375g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: For added depth, consider using homemade broth. Feel free to replace carrots or celery with seasonal vegetables like sweet potatoes or green beans. To thicken the stew, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it in after cooking.