This Instant Pot chicken pot pie is the answer to busy weeknights. All done in just 30 minutes, it’s absolutely the perfect last-minute dinner! This version is loaded with soft morsels of potatoes, perfectly cooked carrots, frozen green peas, and tender chicken breasts in a creamy gravy broth. Dinner is even better if you pair this comforting pot pie with either mashed potatoes or this diet-friendly KFC-inspired green beans recipe.
Usual recipes often require a few hours to capture the deliciousness of this comfort food. Luckily, we have this quick version in our arsenal. Making chicken pot pie in an Instant Pot is truly an easy ticket to a bone-warming dinner that will satisfy everyone at the table. The whole process might be quicker than other recipes, but it doesn’t mean we skimp on the flavors. Trust us, each bite also carries the absolute yumminess of the classic chicken pot pie.
Tips for Making Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
We all love a good buttery pie crust underneath a chicken and veggie-filled gravy broth. But here, we’ll teach you how to make a crustless chicken pot pie with the help of your handy pressure cooker. Its creamy chicken pot pie filling is a guaranteed crave-worthy hit, so it’s safe to say that this rendition is equally just as satisfying as the original! Follow our helpful tips below to achieve a more delightful dinner:
- Add your favorite vegetables. This homemade chicken pot pie recipe is brilliant because you can customize it with all sorts of veggies. We heard it’s more than okay to put green beans, broccoli, mushrooms, and cauliflower in your pot pie.
- Incorporate thickening mixtures for a rich and thick consistency. The key to a rich and thick chicken pot pie filling lies in the thickening agents you will use. You can make a roux or a slurry to thicken the gravy of your chicken pot pie. Roux is simply a combination of flour and fat that’s been cooked down. Slurry, a mix of flour or cornstarch and a liquid, is the easy option since it doesn’t require cooking at all.
- Use homemade chicken broth. When making the best chicken pot pie, we suggest that you use homemade chicken broth. The homemade version always tastes better than the store-bought one. Besides delivering strong chicken flavor, it also carries plenty of nutrients.
- Add more chicken stock if the gravy is too thick to your liking. If you feel like the gravy of your Instant Pot chicken pot pie has thickened too much, 2 to 4 tablespoons of chicken broth should be enough to thin it out.
- Amp up the flavor with spices. You can also add a few dashes of paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper for extra flavor.
- Toss in some grated cheese. If you want your chicken pot pie brimming with cheesiness, add a few tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese to the creamy broth as it cooks. Or, you can also sprinkle a dash on top.
- If keeping in the freezer for later use, wrap the chicken pot pie in aluminum foil. This recipe is great because it’s freezer-friendly. So if you want, you can easily make it ahead of time. When you wrap it in foil or place it in a zip top bag, squeeze out as much air as you can. Then, bake the frozen chicken pot pie until the crust is golden brown.
How to Make Crustless Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
This Instant Pot chicken pot pie is made with potatoes, frozen peas, and carrots with a rich and creamy broth. In this recipe, crispy biscuits take the place of the usual flaky pie crust. The perfect comfort food for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 potatoes, medium, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- ¼ onion, minced
- 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced
- ¾ tsp poultry seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup peas, frozen
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Set the instant pot to the High setting and add in the broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, chicken breasts, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in the pot.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
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Remove the chicken pieces. Shred, then set aside.
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In a small bowl, make a slurry by combining flour and butter.
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Add the peas and milk, stirring to combine.
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Select the Saute function and add the milk mixture. Stir until the mixture has thickened.
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Add the shredded chicken back into the instant pot, then stir to combine.
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Serve as it is garnished with parsley or with crispy biscuits on the side. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- To make a vegetarian and healthy chicken pot pie, omit the chicken meat and add more vegetables.
- Feel free to use canned chicken and mixed vegetables to smoothen and quicken the process.
- You can also make this comfort meal with frozen chicken or a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
- You can also prepare the chicken and the filling in advance. Make sure to keep it in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 6g
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- Calcium: 93mg
- Calories: 404kcal
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Iron: 3mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
- Potassium: 1141mg
- Protein: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Vitamin A: 5730IU
- Vitamin C: 41mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a gluten-free chicken pot pie?
To make a gluten-free chicken pot pie, replace the flour and butter mixture for the creamy broth with a simple cornstarch slurry. A gluten-free chicken broth is also suitable for this version. And if you ever decide to add a pie crust to your chicken pot pie, opt for a gluten-free version.
How do I make a buttery and flaky pie crust for chicken pot pie?
To make a homemade pie crust, you only need all-purpose flour, cold butter, shortening, and salt. Combine this with cold water until the flour mixture is moistened. Next, divide the dough in half and form each portion into balls. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough. Refrigerate the chicken pot pie crust for at least 30 minutes, then bake until perfectly golden brown.
What toppings can I put on my crustless chicken pot pie?
Traditionally, the creamy chicken pot pie filling is tucked in a golden, buttery pie crust. However, there are so much more yummy toppings that you can use to take this comfort dish up a notch. Top it with crispy biscuits, just like what we did! For a unique version, cover it with a toasted parmesan crumble topping. Although, an Instant Pot chicken pot pie with noodles and potatoes also sound delicious.
Conclusion
This no-crust Instant Pot chicken pot pie is full of tender chicken meat and vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas. It has a creamy, rich filling that you can’t just resist. Although, instead of the usual pastry crust, you can finish this comfort food off with biscuits or whichever toppings you prefer.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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