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Chicken pot au feu

Chicken Pot au feu in Instant Pot

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Main ingredients:

chickenChicken
leekLeeks
turnipTurnip
carrotCarrot
celeryCelery
onionWhite onion

Spices, herbs and flavoring ingredients:

parsleyParsley leaves
thymeThyme
bay leavesBay leaf
garlic powderGarlic
butterButter
chicken stockChicken liquid stock
salt and pepperSalt and pepper

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.

Chicken Pot au feu in Instant Pot 1

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. So let’s get cooking, shall we? Allons-y!

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Chicken pot au feu

Chicken Pot au Feu for Instant Pot

A traditional French chicken pot au feu for the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 614 kcal

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

The traditional Pot au feu recipe usually boils the food in water, but you can use chicken stock for added flavor.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 614kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 56gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 336mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

    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.

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    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.

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    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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