Electric Pressure Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients and Weight:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 2 pounds
• Chicken broth: 4 cups
• Chopped celery: 1 cup
• Chopped carrots: 1 cup
• Chopped onion: 1/2 cup
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Dumplings:
  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Butter, cold and cubed: 1/2 cup
  • Milk: 1 cup

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Add the chicken breasts, chicken broth, celery, carrots, and onion to the pressure cooker.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the butter cubes to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Gradually add the milk until the dough just comes together.
6. Lightly flour a work surface and knead the dough for a few seconds until it forms a smooth ball.
7. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
8. Cut the dough into 1-inch squares or circles.
9. Add the dumplings to the pressure cooker.
10. Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
11. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
12. Open the lid and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/8 of the recipe) contains approximately:

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Fat: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Tender chicken and soft dumplings
• Savory broth with vegetables
• Perfect for a family meal or dinner party

User Comments:

• "This recipe was easy to follow and turned out so delicious. The chicken was moist and the dumplings were fluffy."
• "I love that I can make this dish in the electric pressure cooker. It's so convenient and makes a great weeknight meal."
• "This is a classic comfort food dish that everyone in my family enjoyed."
• "The broth is so flavorful and the vegetables add a nice crunch."
• "I highly recommend this recipe. It's a real winner!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Do not overcook the chicken. 8 minutes on high pressure is enough to cook it through without drying it out.
• If your dumplings are too thick, they will not cook through. Be sure to roll them out thinly.
• If your broth is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water.
• Serve this dish with a side of mashed potatoes or rice to soak up all the delicious broth.