Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie With Pie Crust
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make chicken pot pie, look no further than the Instant Pot. This popular kitchen gadget makes it easy to cook up a batch of comfort food in no time. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of prep work, you can have a delicious chicken pot pie ready to go in under an hour. This recipe uses a pre-made pie crust to make things even easier.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Instructions
- Plug in your Instant Pot and select the sauté function.
- Add a bit of oil to the pot and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chicken to the pot and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the sauté function and add the chicken broth, heavy cream, cornstarch, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Place the frozen peas on top of the chicken mixture.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it on top of the Instant Pot, tucking the edges down around the sides of the pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of the pressure.
- Remove the pie crust from the top of the Instant Pot and give the chicken mixture a stir.
- Serve the chicken pot pie hot, with the pie crust on top.
Variations
This recipe is versatile and can be easily adapted to suit your tastes. Here are a few variations you might want to try:
- Use different vegetables, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, or green beans.
- Try using a different type of meat, such as beef or pork.
- Make a vegetarian version by omitting the chicken and using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add your favorite seasonings, such as rosemary, thyme, or paprika.
Conclusion
Instant Pot chicken pot pie with pie crust is a delicious and easy way to satisfy your craving for comfort food. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of prep work, you can have a hearty meal ready to go in under an hour. Give this recipe a try and see how easy it is to make a classic dish in your Instant Pot.
