Instant Pot Chicken Pasta: Creamy, Quick & Family-Friendly Recipe
A creamy, satisfying one-pot pasta with chicken made entirely in the Instant Pot—perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 12 oz uncooked rotini or penne
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté and add olive oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Sauté until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and stir briefly until fragrant. Pour in broth and scrape up any browned bits.
- Add uncooked pasta on top and gently press it into the broth. Do not stir.
- Secure lid and set to High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release pressure when done. Open lid and stir in cream and Parmesan.
- Let pasta sit uncovered for 3 minutes to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm with fresh herbs or extra cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of cream.
Add spinach or peas after pressure cooking for extra veggies.
To make it spicy, sprinkle in red pepper flakes.