INSTANT POT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Growing up at my house, one of the best things we ate was our mom’s Chicken and Dumplings. She made hers in a cast iron dutch oven. And sometimes I do, too. But Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings are so good, and this recipe makes a fantastic one-pot meal.

This is another comfort food favorite. A recipe that has been around forever. I’m sure that most cultures have a version of this that someone’s mom, nana, or even a dad or grandpa made for them. Meals like this bring back warm and happy memories of spending time with those we care about, even when they are not right here with us. Food can do that.

Start with getting all of your ingredients gathered together and prepared. Or as the French say. “Mise en place” (everything in place).

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Thighs, and/or Breasts, cut in slightly larger than bite sized pieces
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 tsp Salt (more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning
• 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme, 2 tsp leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 4" sprig Fresh Rosemary, 2 tsp leaves, stripped off and minced (or 1 tsp dried & crushed)
• 1/2 tsp Sage, dried
• 1 small Onion, diced
• 1 cup Carrots, chopped (about 2 or 3 carrots)
• 1 cup Celery, chopped (2 stalks)
• 3 large cloves Garlic, pressed or minced (about 1 Tbsp)
• 1 large Potato, chopped
• 4 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
• To Finish
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• Quick Dumplings
• 6 jumbo Canned Buttermilk Refrigerator Biscuits (16oz pkg contains 8)
• Homemade Dumplings
• 1 1/2 cups Flour
• 3/4 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Baking Powder
• 3 Tbsp Shortening (such as Crisco)
• 3/4 cup Whole Milk (or buttermilk)
• 1/4 cup Chives, finely chopped (fresh or dried) - Optional

Instructions

1. Choose the Type of Dumplings You Want to Make, and Prepare Them
2. Prepare Canned Dumplings
3. For the canned biscuits, roll each one flat and cut into 6 equal slices. Do this to all 6 and set aside in a bowl.
4. Prepare Homemade Dumplings
5. Put all ingredients except milk in a bowl and use a pastry cutter or a fork to mix well and incorporate the shortening into the dry ingredients.
6. Stir the milk (and chives, if using) in and combine, until just moistened. Set aside.
7. ........................................

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