30-60 min4-6 servingsall-purpose flour

Chicken Potpie with Puff Crust

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4-6 servings

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30-60 min

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Medium

Chicken Potpie with Puff Crust
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Medium

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bacon slices
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 ribs celery
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighx
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 red potato
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp cold water
There’s no danger of a soggy crust with this easy and flavorful version of chicken potpie. The hearty filling is cooked in the Instant Pot® while you bake the flaky puff pastry crust separately.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Put the oil in the Instant Pot®, select Sauté, and adjust to More/High heat. When the oil is hot, add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board and leave the drippings in the pot. Coarsely chop the bacon and set aside.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and sage to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender, about 4 minutes. Add the wine and simmer, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits, until nearly evaporated, about 1 minute. Press the Cancel button.
  3. Return the bacon to the pot and add the chicken, stock, potatoes, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and stir to combine. Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to Sealin. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 10 minutes at high pressure.
  4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and roll out into a rectangle large enough to cover a 2-quart (1.9-L) casserole dish. Alternatively, unfold the pastry and cut it into 4–6 strips or rounds to cover individual gratin dishes or soup bowls with ½-inch (12-mm) overhang all around. Place the pastry on a baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Bake until puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
  5. When the cooking time is up, turn the valve to Venting to quick-release the steam. Carefully remove the lid and use tongs or 2 forks to pull the chicken apart into bite-size pieces. Add the peas and lemon zest.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water. Add to the pot, select Sauté, and adjust to Normal/Medium heat. Cook, stirring gently, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the filling into a casserole dish or individual gratin dishes, top with the puff pastry, and serve.

Notes

TIP You can serve the potpie family-style in a large casserole dish covered with the crust, or parcel out individual potpies in gratin dishes or bowls, as shown.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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