My Version of chicken stew using the Elite Pressure Cooker.
I didn't have any leftover turkey from Thanksgiving day so I just used chicken breast.
I cut up chicken, carrots, celery, potatoes, onions and I couldn't leave out the garlic.
Right in the pressure cooker I set it to the "brown" setting and added a little bit of olive oil. Cooked the garlic and onions for about 30 seconds. Added the chicken and browned the pieces for a little bit.
I added the vegetables
Added chicken stock, bay lief, and pepper. I didn't add salt because I figured the chicken stock would have enough.
Covered the pressure cooker and set it for "stew". It automatically set itself for 25 minutes. This is why I bought this pressure cooker from HSN. It just has to be set on what you want and it takes it from there! Cool huh?
Counting down now at 14 minutes left.
Counting down now at 14 minutes left.
After cooking time was reached I used the rapid release valve. This quickly let the steam out. You can see the steam coming out of the valve. This took a few minutes to complete.
I opened the lid once all the pressure was out and the stew smelled so good!
I couldn't help but spoon some in a bowl and dig in!
mmmmmm!
Not bad for 25 minutes! Of course this was after it reached pressure.
Tasting it I felt it needed some extra spices. I added additional seasoning like parsley and thyme and basil. I also through in a small can of tomato sauce. Then I set it to the "brown" setting and let it stew for another five minutes. Reaching pressure took around 10 minutes. This pressure cooker has an 8 quart capacity. If I'm cooking a lot or a little it can handle it for me!
