Instant Pot Chicken Pasta

5 from 8 votes

Instant Pot Pasta with Chicken is a quick and easy dinner for any night of the week. It has simple ingredients and takes only 30 minutes!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Quick Release5 mins

Total Time25 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Pasta, Instant Pot Pasta

Servings: people

Calories: 562kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
16 ounces penne pasta or rigatoni, rotini, or ziti
2 cups chicken broth or water
2 cups marinara sauce 16 ounces
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for garnish if desired
3/4 cup freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
2-3 tablespoons fresh basil

Instructions

Heat Instant Pot to Saute and drizzle in olive oil. Once pot says HOT, add the chicken pieces, diced onion and seasonings. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and stir to loosen any stuck on bits at the bottom of the pot. This will help to prevent the burn notice, so don't skip this step.
Add pasta, marinara sauce and remaining chicken broth. Gently push noodles down so they are covered with the sauce, but don't stir.
Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the vent to seal. Use the manual function and set the timer to 5 minutes to cook on High pressure. Once the timer is up, do a quick release.
Stir in the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream. Add additional seasonings to taste. Garnish with more cheese and fresh parsley or basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: Allow leftovers to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating: Transfer leftovers to a microwave-safe dish and reheat for 60-90 seconds, or until warmed through. If pasta seems dry, add a splash of cream and stir well.

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