7 Family-friendly Instant pot stews
These hearty Instant Pot stew are perfect for those dump-and go meals, loved by the all the family.
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Dump in the pot and go! Instant Pot stews can be a lifesaver for busy families. Hearty, comforting meals that come together quickly and easily.
Whether it is a weeknight dinner or lazy weekend, there is nothing that comes together quite like tender meats, nutritious vegetables cooked in a rich broth. The Instant Pot locks in the flavor while reducing cooking time and best of all, turning off automatically. A stress-free, one-pot meals perfect for any occasion!
Instant Pot Sun-dried tomato chicken
In 35 minutes or less, this delicious recipe for creamy chicken in sun-dried tomato stew makes a wonderful dinner
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of chicken approx. 6-8 large cuts chopped into smaller pieces
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes 6-8 pieces
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste or ketchup
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 lemon to cut into quarters and serve along side
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Beef stew with vegetables in Instant Pot
A traditional French beef stew with vegetables for the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of beef cuts (approx. 8-10 pieces of beef)
- 1 white onion chopped up
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 chopped celery sticks
- 3 chopped leeks
- 1 chopped turnip (optional)
- 1 clove of garlic chopped up
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 2 sprigs of parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup of water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instant pot creamy chicken and broccoli
A creamy chicken and broccoli recipe in Instant Pot for a dump-and-go dinner.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds of chicken ( approx. 6 pieces of thigh and leg)
- 2 cups of sliced fresh broccoli
- 20 cl of crรจme fraiche (approx. 3/4 cup of heavy cream)
- 1 cup of sliced white or oyster mushrooms (optional)
- 1/2 cup of chicken stock
- 2 sprigs of parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instant pot meatballs in mushroom sauce
Quick and delicious, this Instant Pot recipe for beef meatballs in mushroom sauce that makes a great weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 15-20 large beef meatballs fresh or frozen*
- 2 cups of sliced white or oyster mushrooms fresh or frozen*
- 1 cup of beef stock
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 20 cl of crรจme fraiche or heavy cream (3/4 cup)
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of frozen spinach (optional)
Instant Pot Chicken and Zucchini
With zucchini and chicken, this easy chicken stew is filled with protein and deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of chicken (approx. 8 pieces of thigh and leg)
- 1 chopped zucchini (courgette)
- 1 cup of heavy cream or yogurt
- 3/4 cup of tomato coulis or 1/2 cup of tomato paste
- 1 large onion, sliced or chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons of red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instant Pot Chicken stew with vegetables
A traditional French chicken stew with vegetables for the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken (approx. 6 pieces)
- 1 white onion chopped up
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 chopped celery sticks
- 3 chopped leeks
- 1 chopped turnip (optional)
Spices and herbs for the stew
- 1 garlic clove chopped up
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 2 sprigs of parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup of water or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instant Pot Orange chicken with broccoli
An Asian-inspired orange chicken recipe made in the Instant pot for a quick and easy dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of boneless chicken approx. 5-6 pieces
- 2 cups of fresh broccoli
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of orange zest
- 1/2 cup of orange juice unsweetened
- 1 cup of chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of sriracha (optional)
Slurry
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of water