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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

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Rachel Tiemeyer
By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 3/8/23Updated: 3/9/23

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This Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie recipe includes a secret ingredient that is nothing short of a “flavor bomb”. Tender veggies and shredded chicken thighs combine in a creamy, complex-tasting filling which is topped with our amazing Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits. You’ll experience all the comfy feels with this healthier homemade version of chicken pot pie!

Or, try our Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie instead.

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Video Tutorial
Ingredients Needed
Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
Side Dish and Dessert Ideas
Make It a Freezer Meal
More Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie
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Video Tutorial

This recipe is ideal for those nights when you want a home-cooked meal that’s satisfying and comforting. Take a look at how to make it in the Instant Pot…

Ingredients Needed

Let’s gather our ingredients, including our secret ingredient(!), and get started on this chicken pot pie. Here’s what you need:

  • Veggies: This cozy dish is actually filled with vegetables. You’ll saute diced yellow onion, carrots, and red potatoes and add frozen peas at the end.
  • Thickener: I chose to use a cornstarch slurry at the very end made with 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water. (When I tested this recipe with flour as the thickener like in our Crock Pot version, I got the burn signal.)
  • Pantry Items: Grab some avocado or olive oil, salt and pepper, and low-sodium chicken broth.
  • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs: Trim them of any excess fat. Chicken breasts will also work. I love and use organic chicken from here.
  • Garlic and Herb Soft Cheese: This is the secret ingredient! This soft cheese melts into the filling and makes the whole dish soar. Look for Boursin or Alouette brands in the specialty cheese section. If you want a dairy-free version, KiteHill Chive Cream Cheese-Style Spread should work.
  • Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits: Our biscuits come together quickly and are definitely healthier than store-bought. If you’re short on time, though, canned biscuits will work.
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How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Let’s walk through how to make this decadent-tasting comfort meal.

Saute Veggies

Saute onion and carrots until just slightly softened. Stir in the broth and potatoes.

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red potatoes, carrots, and onions being sauteed in Instant Pot

Pressure Cook

Nestle the seasoned chicken thighs into the Instant Pot in a single layer (do not stack the thighs). Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes with a quick release of pressure at the end of cook time.

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Shred Chicken

When the chicken is done, transfer it to a cutting board and shred or chop it into bite-size pieces. 

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Thicken Sauce

Turn on the Saute function. Make the slurry, stir it into the sauce, and bring to a boil. Stir until it begins to thicken. Press Cancel. 

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chicken pot pie filling in instant pot

Stir in Cheese & Peas

Crumble the garlic and herb soft cheese into the Instant Pot and stir until melted. Return the chicken to the mixture in the pot, add the peas, and stir to combine.

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Serve

Spoon the chicken mixture into individual bowls and top each one with a warm biscuit. 

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Side Dish and Dessert Ideas

While this meal is complete and satisfying on it’s own, you may want to serve it alongside some of these side dishes or desserts, too.

Autumn Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Crockpot Cinnamon Applesauce

Pumpkin Dump Cake

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Classic Fruit Salad

Make It a Freezer Meal

Like all of the freezer meals in our recipe index, this recipe provides freezing instructions as well! Here’s how to make it into a handy freezer meal kit:

Freeze For Later: Make the chicken mixture and let the mixture cool completely. Freeze in individual containers (like Souper Cubes or 2-cup Pyrex containers) or in an air-tight freezer bag. Tip: The uncooked biscuits can also be frozen alongside the chicken pot pie mixture. To do that, dust the cut-out biscuits (that haven’t been baked) with a little flour, place on a sheet pan and flash freeze for about 2 hours until frozen solid. Toss biscuits into a gallon-size freezer bag, seal, and freeze.

To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the frozen chicken pot pie mixture in the refrigerator or use the defrost setting on the microwave, then warm over low heat on the stove, in the crockpot, or in the microwave. If biscuits were frozen, thaw completely on the counter or refrigerator and bake according to directions. Serve the warm chicken mixture in bowls with a biscuit on top.

Here’s more about how to freeze chicken pot pie in all it’s different versions.

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More Instant Pot Comfort Food Recipes

I’d love to share a few more of my absolute favorite comfort food recipes for the Instant Pot on our site.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Instant Pot Beef Stew

French Dip sandwich dipped in au jus sauce

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

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6-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Chicken and Cheese Taquitos piled on a serving platter with avocado lime salsa on top. Other toppings are nearby, like avocado, tomatoes, and salsa.

Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos

Crispy carnitas tacos in a metal dish with white bowls of toppings on the side.

Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas

Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

Although I love all the recipes above, I’m not lying when I say this Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie is one of my top comfort food meals. I really hope you’ll give this version or our Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie a try!

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★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

This Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie recipe includes a secret ingredient that is nothing short of a “flavor bomb”. Tender veggies and shredded chicken thighs combine in a creamy, complex-tasting filling which is topped with our amazing Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits. All the comfy feels come with this healthier homemade version of chicken pot pie!

Yield: 6 servings 1x
Prep: 15 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1–2 tablespoon avocado oil, olive oil, or butter
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 large onion)
  • 2 cups diced carrots (about 5 medium carrots)
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups (about 3/4 pound) diced red potatoes, 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (5-6 ounce) package Garlic and Herb Soft Cheese, crumbled (recommend: Boursin or Alouette brands; use about 1 cup or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 6 Whole Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits or store-bought biscuits

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Instructions

Make It Now:

(Note About the Biscuits: I would suggest making the biscuit dough and cutting out the biscuits before starting Step 1. This will take about 15 minutes. Then, you’ll have time to pop them in the oven while the pot pie filling is pressure cooking in Step 2.)

  1. Saute Veggies: Turn on the Saute function (on high) and heat the oil until shimmery. Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring, until just slightly softened, 4-5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper as they cook. Press Cancel.
  2. Pressure Cook: Stir in broth and potatoes. Generously season the chicken thighs on all sides with salt and pepper. Then, nestle them into the Instant Pot in a single layer (do not stack the thighs). Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 6 minutes with a quick release of pressure at the end of cook time. (The chicken is done when it registers 165°F internally.) (Tip: This is a great time to bake the biscuits!)
  3. Shred Chicken: When the chicken is done, transfer it to a cutting board and shred or chop it into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  4. Thicken Sauce: Turn on the Saute function. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water to make a smooth slurry. Stir the slurry into the sauce and bring to a boil. Stir until it begins to thicken, only about 1 minute. Press Cancel. 
  5. Stir in Cheese & Peas: Crumble the soft herb cheese into the pot and stir until melted. Stir the shredded chicken and peas into the pot. Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as needed.
  6. Serve: Spoon the chicken mixture into individual bowls and top each one with a warm biscuit. 

Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 1-4. Let the chicken mixture cool completely and freeze in an air-tight freezer bag or container (or in individual 2-cup servings using SouperCubes or Pyrex containers). Tip: The uncooked biscuits can also be frozen alongside the chicken pot pie mixture, if desired. To do that, dust the cut-out biscuits (that haven’t been baked) with a little flour, place on a sheet pan and flash freeze for about 2 hours until frozen solid. Toss biscuits into a gallon-size freezer bag, seal, and freeze.

To Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the chicken mixture in the refrigerator or using the defrost setting on the microwave, then warm over low heat on the stove, in the crockpot, or in the microwave. If biscuits were frozen, thaw completely on the counter or refrigerator and bake according to directions. Follow Step 5.

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Notes/Tips

  • Dairy-Free Version: Use dairy-free KiteHill Chive Cream Cheese, and use avocado oil or olive oil instead of butter. 
  • Gluten-Free Version: Use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour in place of wheat flour in the chicken mixture. Buy gluten-free canned or frozen biscuits from the store or try making these.
  • Where We Get Our Chicken: We get our meat from ButcherBox. The chicken is organic and curated from small, trusted farms. We highly recommend this service to source healthy meat–like uncured bacon, wild salmon, and grass-fed beef–and have used it for years ourselves. Read my honest ButcherBox review here.
© Author: Rachel Tiemeyer
Cuisine: American Method: Instant Pot

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. AvatarHelen says

    Posted on 3/12/23 at 2:44 pm

    I love using whole wheat here because it isn’t really noticeable once it’s with the gravy.

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