How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Ancient Grains - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that is not only delicious but also nutritious? Look no further because this Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Ancient Grains is exactly what you need. Packed with hearty vegetables, tender chicken, and wholesome ancient grains, this stew is the perfect comfort food for any day of the week. And the best part? It can be made in just a fraction of the time it would take to cook a traditional stew, thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot. So, whether you are ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 cup ancient grains blend
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the hot pot; cook onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in ancient grains, carrots, and celery. Pour in chicken broth and add cooked chicken, salt, and pepper. Cancel Saute function.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in cream. Select Saute function and heat soup until cream is warmed through.
  • Nutrition

    497 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 130mg
    • Sodium: 621mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 527mg