Instant Pot Gluten Free Chicken Stew

Name: Instant Pot Gluten Free Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 raw chicken breasts (* see note); 1 1/2 cups carrots (chopped); 2 cups potatoes; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium); 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or light oil); 2 teaspoons thyme (fresh or dried is okay); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons potato starch (* see note)

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Comforting Instant Pot Gluten Free Chicken Stew is simple to make and tastes delightful. Homemade chicken veggie stew is so creamy, just like an old-fashioned chicken pot pie—a perfect dish to enjoy on a cold night or for an easy lunch.

A spoonful of hearty gluten free chicken stew.

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(*This post is sponsored by Perdue Farms. All delicious opinions are my own.)

It’s just natural that when the cooler weather hits, soups and stews take center stage for many of our meals. I know that most households are the same way.

The Fearless Dining Home loves soups and stews for many reasons. They have tons of flavor, are easy to make, and you can make a lot of it with minimal effort...leftovers, anyone?

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You will also love my delicious Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings recipe.

Why you need to make this:

Imagine hearty potatoes, green beans, carrots, and onions served over a bed of fluffy Jasmine rice and topped with flat-leaf fresh parsley. Seasoned with thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper, this Instant Pot Chicken Stew recipe will win over your pickiest eaters.

This recipe is so quick to make in the Instant Pot. If you love chicken dinners as much as we do, you will want to check out all of my delicious gluten free chicken recipes.

Ingredient notes:

Photos of the gluten free chicken stew ingredients.

Chicken breasts - although I use chicken breasts in this recipe, you can use any cut of chicken.
Potato starch - you can use cornstarch, tapioca starch, or arrowroot starch if you prefer as a thickener.
Chicken broth - I recommend using low sodium.
Vegetables - use any veggies you and your kids like!

A spoon full of gluten free chicken stew.

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Recipe step-by-step directions:

Step 1: First, to make this gluten free chicken stew is to chop up your onion. Add oil to the Instant Pot and press the sauté button. Add the onion and allow to cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

Adding the chopped vegetables to the Instant Pot.

Step 2: Add your chopped vegetables and seasonings.

Adding chicken and broth to the Instant Pot.

Step 3: Add the chicken and broth to the Instant Pot. Close and lock the lid and press the Poultry button. When the Instant Pot beeps that it is finished, you can do a quick release.

How to prevent lumps in the stew:

Step 4: When the chicken is done, put some of the hot broth into a small dish and add potato starch.

Mix until the potato starch is melted, then pour it into the stew. Mix the stew. The potato starch will be able to thicken the stew with no lumps!

Adding shredded chicken back to Instant Pot.

Step 5: Remove the whole chicken breasts and put them onto a cutting board. Use a fork and knife to shred the chicken and put it back into the stew.

The cooked gluten free chicken stew in the Instant Pot.

Make a batch of these Gluten Free Cheese Muffins to dip into this chicken stew.

Expert Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can I make chicken stew with frozen chicken?

Yes, that’s great about using your Instant Pot to make recipes. You can use fresh, uncooked chicken, or frozen chicken for your recipes. Frozen chicken is going to take a little bit longer to cook than chicken that has been thawed.

Basically, if you decide at the last minute you want to cook something and only have a chicken that’s frozen, you can skip thawing it out. How great is that?!

How long will this stew keep fresh?

Always allow the stew to cool down, place it in a sealed container and refrigerate it. It will last 3-4 days if you have stored it correctly. It makes great leftovers and is perfect if you plan your meals in advance.

Can I freeze chicken stew?

Yes, you can absolutely freeze chicken stew. I prefer to store soups and stews in freezer bags because they take up much less space. Fill the freezer bag ⅔ full of soup and remove any excess air. Then, lay the bag flat until it’s frozen solid.

This way, you can rearrange the bags to have more room after they have frozen. Make sure to label the containers with the name and date so you know exactly what’s in each bag.

How do you thaw frozen chicken stew?

To reheat the soup, place the bags in the fridge the night before. If you find yourself short on time, you can run the bags of soup under cool water, but you need to make sure there aren’t holes in the bag so it doesn’t leak out.

Warm it up in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop. Once it’s hot, it’s ready to serve.

If you love using your Instant Pot, try this easy gluten free Instant Pot Taco Pasta recipe too!

Two bowls filled with chicken stew on the counter.

Can you make this gluten free chicken stew stovetop?

You can easily make this recipe stovetop. Brown the chicken and vegetables with oil in a soup pot. Add broth and seasonings and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 30 minutes.

In the end, add the thickener the same way as I described above. Add some of the broth to a cup and add the starch. Pour this mixture back into the stew and mix well. You can also try this easy Gluten Free Chicken Tetrazzini recipe.