Description

This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a comforting and hearty meal made with tender chicken thighs, a savory vegetable base, and fluffy biscuit dumplings—all cooked in one pot. Ready in under 45 minutes for the perfect cozy dinner.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2–3 cups mirepoix (diced celery, carrot, and onion)
3 cloves garlic – minced
1 large Russet potato – peeled and diced
1 lb. chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3–4 cups chicken broth
12 ounces refrigerated biscuits (about 6 biscuits) – cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup frozen peas
Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs – for cooking
Optional: fresh parsley – for serving

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Instructions

1. Prepare all ingredients: dice mirepoix, mince garlic, peel and dice the potato, and cut biscuits into bite-sized pieces. Prepare herbs if using.

2. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Layer in mirepoix, garlic, potato, chicken thighs, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, and broth. Add herbs if using.

3. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 7–10 minutes depending on your Instant Pot model and desired chicken tenderness.

4. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining steam. Carefully open lid.

5. Remove chicken thighs, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces, and return to the pot.

6. Add biscuit pieces and frozen peas. Use forks to separate biscuit pieces so they cook evenly.

7. Use the sauté (low) or keep warm function to cook for 5–7 minutes until dumplings are soft and cooked through.

8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a thicker stew, use only 3 cups of broth or simmer longer after adding biscuits.

Bone-in chicken thighs add extra flavor but boneless thighs also work well.

Fresh herbs add great aroma, but poultry seasoning alone is sufficient if needed.

Cut biscuits into small pieces for even cooking. Homemade dough may be used instead.

Peas can be swapped with frozen corn or green beans.

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well on the stove or microwave.