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 Time10mins
Cook Time10mins
Quick Release5mins
Total Time25mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Instant Pot Chicken Pasta, Instant Pot Pasta
Servings: 6people
Calories: 562kcal
Equipment
Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1small oniondiced
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1tablespoonItalian seasoning
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
16ouncespenne pastaor rigatoni, rotini, or ziti
2cupschicken brothor water
2cupsmarinara sauce16 ounces
3/4cupheavy cream
1/2cupfreshly grated parmesan cheeseplus more for garnish if desired
3/4cupfreshly grated Mozzarella cheese
2-3tablespoonsfresh 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.