Instant Pot Chicken Dumplings

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Instant Pot Chicken Dumplings.

1. Step 1

   Start by setting your Instant Pot to the Sauté function and adding a splash of olive oil.

2. Step 2

   Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the diced onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf.

3. Step 3

   Sauté these aromatic veggies for about five minutes, or until they soften and the onion turns a lovely translucent shade.

4. Step 4

   Next, pour in the rich chicken broth and gently add the boneless chicken thighs and bone-in chicken breasts.

5. Step 5

   If you like, sprinkle in some salt, thyme, marjoram, and a dash of black pepper for extra flavor.

6. Step 6

   Secure the lid on your Instant Pot, lock it in place, and set it to high pressure for nine minutes.

7. Step 7

   Don’t forget to allow about 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.

8. Step 8

   When the cooking time is up, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method, which should take around five minutes.

9. Step 9

   Using tongs, transfer the chicken pieces to a large bowl and set them aside, discarding the bay leaf.

10. Step 10

    In a small bowl, mash together softened butter and flour until you have a smooth paste, and set this aside for later.

11. Step 11

    For the dumplings, grab a medium bowl and mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.

12. Step 12

    Cut in some cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, then stir in fresh parsley and set it aside.

13. Step 13

    Now, shred the cooled chicken and return it to the pot, giving the broth a taste to see if it needs a little more salt or pepper.

14. Step 14

    Add in the frozen peas and green beans, then stir in the flour-butter paste until everything is well combined.

15. Step 15

    Select the Sauté function again and bring the broth to a gentle boil.

16. Step 16

    While that’s heating up, add buttermilk to your dumpling mixture and stir until just combined.

17. Step 17

    Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough over the bubbling stew, creating little clouds of goodness.

18. Step 18

    Close the lid, leaving the steam vent open, and switch to the Slow Cooker function.

19. Step 19

    Let it simmer on Low for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of a dumpling comes out clean.

20. Step 20

    Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as you wait for this comforting dish to come together!.