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Cozy Instant Pot Pot Pie Filling Recipe for Easy Comfort Meals

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A quick and easy Instant Pot pot pie filling featuring tender chicken thighs, savory herbs, and creamy sauce, perfect for cozy meals and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup carrots, diced (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch bite-sized pieces. Dice carrots and celery, finely chop onion, and mince garlic. Toss chicken with salt and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and melt butter. Add onions and garlic, stirring frequently until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add seasoned chicken pieces to the pot. Brown lightly on one side for about 3 minutes, then stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add diced carrots and celery. Sprinkle flour evenly over the mixture and stir well. Cook for a few minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Pour in milk or cream. Add dried thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  6. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Pressure Cook’ (or ‘Manual’) on high for 10 minutes. Allow time for pressure to build before cooking.
  7. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking cycle finishes.
  8. Carefully release remaining pressure and open lid. Stir in frozen peas; residual heat will warm them without overcooking.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

If sauce is too thin after cooking, use ‘Sauté’ mode to simmer and thicken. If too thick, add a splash of broth or milk. Browning chicken and sautéing onions enhances flavor. Use natural pressure release to keep chicken tender. Add frozen peas at the end to maintain color and texture.

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