Name: Chicken Stew Instant Pot Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 onion; 2 carrots; 1 celery stalk; 1½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves; ¼ lb chicken breasts; 3 red potatoes; 2 cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp cornstarch; ½ cup water; 2 tbsp parsley

How To Make Chicken Stew Instant Pot

For a filling and hearty meal, try this hearty chicken stew instant pot recipe. It's seasoned with bay leaves, celery, and Italian seasoning.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, small, diced
2 carrots, large, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
3 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup water
2 tbsp parsley, freshly chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Heat your Instant Pot by using the Saute function.
Melt butter, then add the onion, carrot and celery. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and allow to cook 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Press cancel, then add chicken, potatoes, broth, seasoning, bay leaf and remaining salt and pepper.
Stir well, then secure lid and pressure valve. Cook on Manual High pressure for 10 minutes, allowing a 10 minute natural release. Release the remaining pressure via manual release.
Combine cornstarch and water and stir until dissolved, then remove the Instant Pot lid. Press Saute, stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened. Remove the bay leaves and add fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!