Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Stew Recipe

Are you a fan of Chicken Stew? I sure am and today I have the most AMAZING instant pot chicken stew recipe. It’s easy to make, healthy to consume and a comforting dish to savor. 

Chicken is one of my favourite meats with a great source of protein that will leave you feeling fuller for longer. It will also decrease your snacking habits in between meals or late at night. Plus, if you’re looking for Instant Pot chicken recipes that include chicken thighs, you are in luck, my friends…

Seriously!  This tasty Instant Pot Chicken stew is one the whole family will love with its savory flavor and huge health benefits.

Easy Chicken Stew

The ingredients are easy to find in your pantry or cupboard. And, with these typical staple items, you can whip this one up in a snap without running to the store. That’s a huge plus in my book! 

Plus, if you have a whole chicken in the freezer and need an Instant Pot shredded chicken recipe, you’ll be relieved to find this one! Here is my BEST chicken stew recipe that’s kid-friendly and easy to prepare.

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Instant Pot Chicken Stew Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil (or oil of choice)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 chicken thighs, deboned
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups water or stock
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 Tablespoons greek yogurt or sour cream
• Parsley, optional garnish

Instant Pot tips For Beginners

Whether you’re an Instant pot expert or new to the Instant Pot, this quick chicken stew recipe is so easy to prepare, don’t despair! Here are my best five tips for the Instant Pot Beginner.

• Use at least half a cup of liquid when pressure cooking.
• Never open the instant pot on manual or pressure mode.
• Purchase a second inner pot to allow you to cook more than one item. An example might be when cooking rice with chili. You can then cook both dishes separate without having to empty pots and wash up part way.
• Be prepared to thicken. Instant pots are great at retaining liquid and sometimes you will need to thicken a meal to improve consistency.
• Use a dishwasher or soak your pot as soon as it is empty. This will help keep the inner pot easy to maintain.

How To Make Instant Pot CHCKEN STEW

Tip: you can chop the chicken in advance or shred after cooking. Shredded after is way easier!

1. Place the oil in the IP and select the saute setting.
2. Add the chopped onion and saute for 2 minutes, then add the garlic for 1 minute.

   

3. Turn off the saute setting and add the thighs, peppers and seasoning.
   

   

4. Add the broth, paste and yogurt to the pot. Preparation time is super fast and now complete!{I like to stir the tomato paste and greek yogurt into the broth before adding them all to the IP.}
   

   

5. Secure the lid and select the “soup/stew” setting for 10 minutes.

6. Natural release the instant pot lid, then shred the chicken with two forks.

Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream, or alongside some mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.

I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for simple chicken recipes for the Instant Pot and this one is the best poultry dish by far! It’s delicious and nutritious with a comforting, mouth-watering taste. 

Enjoy!

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