Instant Pot Chicken Stew with Ancient Grains
Description
This chicken stew is cooked in the Instant Pot and made with a blend of ancient grains including pearled wheat berries, red rice, and wild rice.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon salted butter
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1 medium onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
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1 cup ancient grains blend
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3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
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3 stalks celery, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
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4 cups unsalted chicken stock
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3 cups cooked and shredded rotisserie chicken
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kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the hot pot; cook onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in ancient grains, carrots, and celery. Pour in chicken broth and add cooked chicken, salt, and pepper. Cancel Saute function.
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Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in cream. Select Saute function and heat soup until cream is warmed through.