Chicken Pot au feu in Instant Pot
Ingredients
 | 2 pounds of chicken (approx. 6 pieces of thigh and leg) |
 | 3 chopped leeks |
 | 1 chopped turnip |
 | 3 carrots sliced |
 | 2 chopped celery sticks |
 | 1 white onion chopped up |
Spices, herbs and flavoring ingredients:
 | 2 sprigs of parsley |
 | 2 sprigs of thyme |
 | 1 bay leaf |
 | 1 garlic clove chopped up |
 | 2 tablespoons of butter |
 | 2 cups liquid chicken stock |
 | Salt and pepper |
How to make chicken pot au feu in Instant pot
- Sauté the chicken: Add the chicken thighs and butter to the Instant Pot and sauté for about 8 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash, peel, and cut all the vegetables into large, even pieces.
- Add remaining ingredients: Place the vegetables and the rest of the ingredients into the Instant Pot.
- Pressure cook: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- Natural release: Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before opening the lid.
- Let it rest: Leave the pot-au-feu on the Keep Warm function for 10 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with broth ladled over the chicken and vegetables.
Pot au feu is a classic French recipe that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor. If you want to make an easy meal that will combine meats with all the goodness of vegetables, a pot au feu is the stew you are looking for.
Traditionally made with beef, pot au feu has been on the French dinner table for centuries. However, chicken pot au feu is also very popular, since it has a shorter cooking time and makes for a lighter meal.
The vegetables that are used are those that you have around the house. And the spices used are the traditional French bouquet garni, though I’ve written them in the recipe below so that it is easier to follow.
In addition, unlike the classic beef bourguignon or coq au vin, there is no wine in the recipe, making it family friendly for everyone.
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Chicken Pot au Feu for Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken (approx. 6 pieces of thigh and leg)
- 1 white onion chopped up
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 chopped celery sticks
- 3 chopped leeks
- 1 chopped turnip
- 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
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken thighs and butter in the Instant pot and sauté for about 8 minutes.
- Wash and peel all the vegetables.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once the countdown has finished, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
- Let the Pot au feu rest for 10 minutes on the Keep Warm function.
- Taste to add salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
In France, a chicken pot au feu is traditionally served with pilaf rice or plain rice. But it can also be served with steamed potatoes, mashed potatoes or tagliatelle pasta.
What drinks to serve with it?
For drinks, try a red wine from Beaujolais or a Sancerre from the Loire Valley with your chicken pot au feu.
If you don’t like red wine, try a chilled white from Savoie. You can read more about French wines here.
How to store it?
Chicken pot au feu is one of those recipes that tastes better the next day. You can easily put aside portions in a container and put in the freezer. Let it cool, and then place in an airtight glass container.
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