Instant Pot® Chicken Pot Pie Stew

A classic chicken pot pie recipe is transformed into a hearty, delicious stew that is well-suited for your Instant Pot®.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 477 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 6 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked wide egg noodles
• 1 cup water as needed
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and add chicken and 2 cups broth. Close and lock the lid and seal the vent. Choose manual high pressure and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Remove chicken, shred, and set aside. Pour broth into a bowl and reserve.

Step 3

Turn the empty Instant Pot® to Saute and melt butter. Add onion to melted butter and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add shredded chicken, reserved broth, and remaining broth. Stir in garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place egg noodles on top and press down to submerge; if necessary, add more water just to cover the noodles.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid and seal the vent. Choose manual high pressure and set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Add frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream to the pot. Stir to combine and replace the lid. Wait 5 minutes for vegetables to warm through.

Step 6

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 7

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.