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Mouth-watering Chicken Pot Roast dish, featuring a savory blend of tender chicken, vegetables, and rich gravy.

Perfect Chicken Pot Roast Instant Pot

This recipe for Perfect Chicken Pot Roast in the Instant Pot combines the richness of a roast with the comforting flavors of a hearty stew. The low and slow cooking method ensures tender, juicy chicken and perfectly cooked vegetables for a mouthwatering dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces or use a combination of chicken breasts and thighs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or large Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Spoon
  • tongs

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or Instant Pot, brown the chicken pieces over medium-high heat, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  3. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Return the chicken pieces to the pot and add the thyme and bay leaves.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
  7. Remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve the Chicken Pot Roast warm, over mashed potatoes or egg noodles, if desired.

Notes

For best results, resist the temptation to lift the lid too often during the simmering process, as this will release valuable steam and slow the tenderizing process. The low and slow cooking method is key to achieving the perfect texture and flavor in this dish.