Description
Experience the ultimate comfort of home-cooked Chicken and Dumplings in a fraction of the time. This modernized Instant Pot recipe features tender chunks of chicken, aromatic vegetables, and pillowy biscuit dumplings in a rich, velvety broth. Infused with mild Cajun spices for depth, this soul-warming dish is a one-pot weeknight savior that brings families together, offering convenience without sacrificing the classic, cozy flavor of a slow-simmered meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Pinch of black pepper
2.5 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
0.5 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to Saute mode and melt the butter.
Add the onion, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened.
Add the cubed chicken, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
Stir in the chicken broth and carrots, scraping the bottom to deglaze.
Close the lid and seal the valve.
Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
Perform a quick release of the pressure.
Stir in the heavy cream and set to Saute mode again.
Drop the biscuit quarters into the bubbling liquid.
Cook for 5-8 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces for consistent cooking. If the sauce is too thin after adding dumplings, let it simmer uncovered for an additional few minutes. To keep this recipe strictly halal, ensure the Cajun seasoning does not contain any alcohol-based additives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg