Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie With Frozen Vegetables
If you're looking for a comforting and easy meal, then you can't go wrong with a chicken pot pie. This classic dish is perfect for chilly nights and can be made even easier with an Instant Pot. By using frozen vegetables, you can save time on prep and still enjoy all the delicious flavors of a traditional pot pie.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
Instructions:
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function.
- Melt the butter in the Instant Pot and add the diced onion and celery. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, black pepper, thyme, and sage. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken, frozen peas, carrots, and corn. Stir to combine.
- Cancel the sauté function and close the Instant Pot lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing.
- Select the manual or pressure cook button and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir in the milk.
- Unroll the pie crust and place it over the chicken mixture in the Instant Pot.
- Use a knife to cut slits in the top of the pie crust.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and select the manual or pressure cook button again. Set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, do a quick release of the pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot and carefully remove the pie crust. Serve the chicken pot pie hot.
Tips:
- You can use any frozen vegetables that you have on hand.
- If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add more flour or cornstarch to the mixture.
- Make sure to let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes before doing a quick release.
- For a crispy pie crust, you can bake the pie crust separately in the oven and then place it on top of the chicken mixture before serving.
Overall, this Instant Pot chicken pot pie with frozen vegetables is a comforting and easy meal that the whole family will love. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of an Instant Pot, you can have a delicious pot pie in no time. Give it a try and see for yourself!