Creamy Apple Cider Chicken Stew
Serves
4
Total Time
1hrs 46mins
Calories
1885
This Creamy Chicken Stew made in the Instant Pot Pro Plus is based on a recipe that my mum made me the day before I got married.
It is perfect for the cooler evenings with its creamy and deliciously comfortin...
- Leek420 gdiced
- Apple3peeled, cut into wedges
- Spinach3 handfulsrinsed
- Olive oil1 tablespoon
- White flour1 tablespoon
- Chicken thighs8skin on, bone in
- Salt & pepperas needed
- Butter1 tablespoon
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Fresh thyme8 sprigs
- Dry cider600 ml
- Heavy cream200 ml
- Black pepperas needed
- Saltas needed
Ingredients
- 1. Season each chicken thigh with salt and pepper on both sides
- 2. Add the olive oil to the inner pot
- 3. Pre-heat inner pot on Sauté
- 4. When the Instant Pot Pro Plus has finished preheating, add 3-4 chicken thighs skin side down
- 5. Sear here for 3 mins each side
- 6. Remove the seared chicken and place on a cutting board
- 7. Fry the remaining thighs for 3 mins each side until all thighs are seared
- 8. Remove the remaining chicken from the inner pot and leave on the cutting board until needed
- 9. Change the Sauté temp to low and keep sautéing
- 10. Add the leeks, salt and butter to the inner pot
- 11. Sauté here on low while mixing for 6 mins
- 12. Add the apple wedges and sauté for a further 2 mins
- 13. Add the flour and mix for 1 min
- 14. Carefully add the cider, thyme and salt to the inner pot and mix well
- 15. Add back in the seared chicken thighs
- 16. Secure the lid onto the Instant Pot Pro Plus
- 17. Pressure cook 12 mins on Max, then allow for Natural Release 5 mins, then Quick Release the remaining pressure
- 18. Carefully remove the chicken from the sauce and place in a large bowl until needed
- 19. Remove and discard the chicken skin
- 20. Simmer the sauce in the inner pot for 10 mins until the sauce has reduced by 1/3
- 21. Add back in the cooked chicken and the cream, and season with pepper and more salt if needed
- 22. Sauté on Low for 2-4 mins
- 23. Just before serving, stir in the spinach and let it wilt down for a few seconds
- 24. Serve 2 thighs per person on top of your buttered potatoes of choice, with a generous ladle of the creamy sauce
Method
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