This dairy free, gluten free healthy take on a dinner classic is a sure crowd pleaser.
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Instant Pot Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
Servings 4-6
INGREDIENTS
3 (6-8oz) Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts
1/2 cup Organic Quinoa, rinsed
1 cup Organic Chicken Stock
1/4 cup Canned Organic Coconut Milk
1/4 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos, Coconut Aminos, or Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/8 cup Raw Organic Honey (optional)
3 cups Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetable Blend
1/2 Red Onion, diced
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Ground Ginger (optional)
1/8 tsp Pepper
Salt, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Add all of the ingredients to your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
2. Place the lid on your pot and make sure the vent valve is in the SEALING position.
3. Using the MANUAL function on your Instant Pot, high pressure, use the +/- buttons to program the pot for 10 minutes.
4. When the time is up let the pot naturally release the pressure for at least 15 minutes.
5. Remove chicken breasts and shred. Add back to the pot and serve!
*Note: I doubled this recipe, minus 1 chicken breast and it served five adults and three children. It all fit in my 6 quart Instant Pot. This is a great dish if you need to feed a large group.
*Note: Quinoa is a seed, part of a group of pseudocereals. If you have a grain sensitivity please consult your physician to see if quinoa is a good substitute for you.
If you like this recipe check out my Instant Pot Chicken, Quinoa, and Black Bean Burrito Bowls!
- 3 (6-8oz) Boneless Skinless Chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Organic Quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup Organic Chicken Stock
- 1/4 cup Canned Organic Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos, Coconut Aminos, or Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1/8 cup Raw Organic Honey (optional)
- 3 cups Frozen Organic Mixed Vegetable Blend
- 1/2 Red Onion, diced
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- 1. Add all of the ingredients to your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
- 2. Place the lid on your pot and make sure the vent valve is in the SEALING position.
- 3. Using the MANUAL function on your Instant Pot, high pressure, use the +/- buttons to program the pot for 10 minutes.
- 4. When the time is up let the pot naturally release the pressure for at least 15 minutes.
- 5. Remove chicken breasts and shred. Add back to the pot and serve!
This looks yum! Is the “organic mixed vegetable blend” frozen? Thanks.
Yes. 🙂
If you double the recipe do you double the cooking time?
No. 🙂
I have no quinoa, can I substitute jasmine rice?
Sure but you’ll need to check your manual for the suggested cook time for jasmine rice. 🙂
I am new to the Instant Pot and it was time to expand beyond hard boiled eggs and chicken. I don’t think it could have gotten any better than Crustless Chicken Pot Pie! It is a fast healthy version of comfort food that you can make in no time.
Thanks for such a great dish!
Aw, thank you Carol!
Made this last night. It was my first attempt ever cooking with my InstaPot. It was delicious and came out full of flavor. I followed the directions and it was so easy. Can’t wait to try another recipe, thanks!!
I am so glad you liked it and that the directions were easy to follow, thank you for sharing! 🙂
The recipe on the top says 1/4c coconut milk, and bottom says 1/2c? Thanks for the recipe. Looks delicious!
May, thank you for catching that and letting me know! It is 1/4 cup. 🙂
Could you use bone-in chicken thighs instead of breasts? Trying to use what I have on hand.
I don’t see why not! 🙂
If I double the recipe will it be too much for the instant pot?
Thanks
I have the 6quart and can double it just fine. 🙂
Oh sorry! I didn’t see that you said you doubled it and it was fine!
No worries! 🙂
Soy Sauce is not Gluten Free. They do however make GF Soy Sauce.
Thanks Kristin! Such a good reminder. We don’t use soy of any kind but I received so many questions about it as a sub I added it to the subs. We use coconut aminos for GF. 🙂
What are coconut amino and where can I get it?
It’s a soy free, healthy alternative to soy sauce. They sell it at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and other more naturalistic grocers. You can always get it on Amazon (linked above) or vitacost.com 🙂
The usually have it in the organic section of most groceries also
So I can just use soy sauce??
Yes. 🙂
Tamari is soy sauce that does not have wheat in it if people are looking to stay gluten free. It tastes just like regular soy sauce but maybe a little stronger so I usually use less.
China lily soy sauce is gluten free
Made this today for lunch!!! My husband loves it!!
Hooray! Thank you so much for sharing, I’m so glad he loved it!
Could this be made with frozen chicken? Planning ahead (defrosting) is not my strong suit right now. :/
Any substitute for the coconut milk? I don’t have any on hand today.
HI Michelle! It can be made with frozen chicken. The veggies and the quinoa get too mushy if you cook it longer so what I do is put the chicken in the pot with a cup of vegetable or chicken stock. I cook it on MANUAL HIGH for 2 mins. I let the pot naturally release the pressure (about 30 minutes). Then I add everything else and follow the recipe. 🙂
Gotcha. I’m brand new to instant pot cooking, one of the many who got one on prime day. Just figuring out how this all works. 🙂
Would you still add another cup of broth after cooking breasts?
Hi Jenny, Nope. 🙂
I made this for the first time last night and it was delicious! I wish I had doubled the recipe so we had more leftovers! We will be making this often. Thank you!
Quick question, can you recommend a low carb alternative to quinoa . My family just will not eat it. Lol 😞
When you say 3 6-8 oz chicken do you mean total or per breast? I’m assuming per breast. Thanks!
Per breast. Great question. 🙂
Is there a substitute for the coconut milk?
Coconut milk really adds a special something but you could sub any milk. 🙂
Can I add the veggies later so they are not cooked as long? Has anyone had a problem with the veggies being too done? Thanks.
Sure, you can always add them at the end, set the pot of 0 on the steam function and cook them that way. 🙂
I loved this pot pie! I chose not to add the ginger before I made it just because I don’t put ginger in regular pot pie. It’s a regular on my lunch menu.
My fave recipe so far! We even doubled the chicken stock for a fabulous soup! Makes great leftovers, if you have any left! 🙂
This is another delicious recipe that has made it to my table time & time again! At first I was afraid I would miss the crust of a pot pie but that was not the case. This is a great way for enjoying comfort food without all the calories!
This meal is absoutely amazing. Directions were easy to follow and so full of flavor. This will be a regular meal in our house.
I’ve made this twice now, tastes so good & only minutes to make!
THIS ONE IS THE BOMB DIGGITY!!!! I have made this more times than I can count and have shared it with lots of friends!! Just plain delicious!!!! My favorite part is the coconut milk and the hint of coconut you get when you’re eating it. My all time favorite!!!
This was delicious! My super picky 3yo even ate some! It was a warm comfort food but not too heavy, yet very filling and full of flavor. Leftovers were great, too. This was my first IP meal from Brittany and I’m coming back for lots more!!!
This is my favorite recipe so far. I’ve made it several times– it’s like a big comforting bowl of love. I add sage and thyme. It’s so nourishing and delicious. You won’t be disappointed!
I made this recipe for the first time 2 nights ago. It will definitely be one of my “go to” recipes. I’m so glad it has quinoa in it. I love that texture combination.
When the IP comes out, the picky ‘mean’ager usually runs because he knows most likely the contents will be healthy. To combat the horror, I only used two cups vegetables. After eating, he says…”Good stuff but it could use more vegetables.” WHAT? Thank you for a yummy recipe that will be a regular rotation. And, with the full amount of veggies! 😉
“Mean”ager, lol! That gave me a chuckle. I am so glad ya’ll enjoyed it!
I’ve made this twice in the last 5 days, doubling the recipe (everything except the chicken) both times. My husband absolute my loves it! It’s yummy to top off with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
I made this with barley instead of quinoa and it was so delish! My daughter compared it to chicken noodle soup without having to get filled up on liquids 🙂 Thanks for the recipe!
Did you make any adjustments for the barley?
I did not like the taste the Liquid Aminos gave this dish. I so wanted to like it, but wound up dumping it. Next time I’ll leave it out!!!
I was a little leery to try this, mostly bc while I like quinoa, my husband has not usually liked it in previous recipes. But this was an exception! It’s so yummy and filling and really gives you the feeling you are eating warm “comfort” food, but none of the guilt!
Just made this last night, The quinoa was very mushy. I follow the recipe exactly? Any suggestions? I have a feeling my instant pot is not working correctly.
Hi Suki, Interesting, mine was very soft but I wouldn’t say mushy. I’m sorry it didn’t turn out!
Can this be made with the chicken breasts frozen at the start? If so how would the time need to be adjusted?
Sure! Same time as long as the breasts are the same size. Or you could increase the time to 11 minutes. 🙂
Absolutely delicious! Everyone loved and had seconds.
What is the nutritional information? Specifically calories per serving?
You can use an app called myfitnesspal to input your ingredients and find the nutritional information. 🙂
Great! tahnk you for sharing!
This was so good!!! I can’t wait for leftovers for lunch tomorrow!! I will definitely be making this again!!!
Making this tonight, but I’m out of honey. Any suggestions for a sub, or should I just leave it out?
You can leave it out. 🙂
When you double the recipe do you double all the ingredients or just the chicken. Thanks! Can’t wait to try it!
All of them 🙂
How long does the natural release typically take after the ten minutes are up?
About 15 minutes.
My 9 year old said “I was afraid to eat it because it looked ugly, but it was really good!”
That is hilarious! I am so glad she liked it!