Instant Pot Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, sliced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 450 g (1 lb) chicken breast, diced
• 250 g (1/2 lb) potatoes, cut into cubes
• 250 g (1/2 lb) swede, peeled and cut into cubes
• 500 ml (2 cups) chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons cornflour + 4 tablespoons water (optional)
• Fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Start the Instant Pot on “Sauté” and allow...: Start the Instant Pot on “Sauté” and allow it to heat. Add the olive oil and the red onion, carrot and celery stalks. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the veggies are tender.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme and salt and...: Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme and salt and pepper and continue to cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Add the chicken breast and cook for 1-2...: Add the chicken breast and cook for 1-2 minutes until sealed. Next, add the potatoes, swede, chicken stock and bay leaves. Turn off the “Sauté” function.

4. 4

   Give everything a good stir and make sure...: Give everything a good stir and make sure the veggies and chicken are covered in liquid. Add a bit more stock or water if necessary. Don’t add too much liquid, though — the liquid should just cover the veggies.

5. 5

   Place the lid on the Instant Pot and...: Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the “Sealing” position. Select “High Pressure” for 7 minutes.

6. 6

   When the time is up, allow the Instant...: When the time is up, allow the Instant Pot to release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.

7. 7

   Open the lid and remove the bay leaves....: Open the lid and remove the bay leaves. If you want to thicken the stew, mix 2 tablespoons cornflour with 4 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Stir it in the stew and press “Reduce”. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the stew has thickened to your likening.

8. 8

   Stir in the fresh parsley, adjust the seasoning...: Stir in the fresh parsley, adjust the seasoning and serve with crusty bread or toast.