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Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup is creamy, cozy, and perfect for busy nights. It tastes like chicken pot pie without the fuss of making crust. Everyone at the table will ask for seconds. This is one of my go-to soups for winter or any day I need something warm and comforting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 3 chicken breasts whole or chopped
  • 1 onion medium chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 to 3 potatoes diced medium
  • 1 cup peas frozen
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional:
  • biscuits for topping
  • puff pastry for topping

Method
 

Step 1: Sauté the Veggies
  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt butter, add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until soft and fragrant. I always sneak a little taste here because I cannot resist.
Step 2: Add Chicken and Broth
  1. Add chicken, potatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and chicken broth. Stir a little to mix everything together.
Step 3: Pressure Cook
  1. Close the lid and seal. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes before releasing the pressure carefully.
Step 4: Shred the Chicken
  1. Take out chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the soup. I like to do this part while sneaking a potato bite.
Step 5: Make It Creamy
  1. Stir in heavy cream and frozen peas. Warm for a few minutes until the soup looks thick and creamy.
Step 6: Optional Topping
  1. Bake biscuits or puff pastry separately and place on top when serving for extra comfort.

Notes

Tips

  • Chop veggies the night before to save time.
  • Frozen veggies are fine and cut prep time.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking.
  • Use cornstarch mixed with water to thicken if needed.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.

Variations

  • Add corn, green beans, or zucchini for extra veggies.
  • Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken with chickpeas and using vegetable broth.
  • Use shredded rotisserie chicken for a super fast version.
  • Add a little shredded cheese on top before serving for extra yum.