Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Pasta Recipe
A fast and delicious family dinner recipe that everyone loves! Our Instant Pot cheesy chicken and pasta has the perfect amount of cheese and flavor to make for a great pasta recipe.
Serving6
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 Tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil, (chopped, optional garnish)
Equipment
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, mix together salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Add diced chicken to bowl and toss until chicken is full coated in seasonings.
- Plug in the Instant Pot and press the SAUTE button. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter and let it heat up. Add the chicken and onion and saute until chicken is seared on all sides.
- Cancel the saute function and pour in the chicken broth. Add the pasta and stir, making sure that all pasta is immersed in the broth.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and secure in place. Turn the vent to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button and set the timer for 4 minutes.
- When cooking is finished, move the vent to VENTING and do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure.
- Remove the lid and stir in remaining butter, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. If desired, top with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 729 kcal · Carbohydrates: 62 g · Protein: 35 g · Fat: 38 g · Saturated Fat: 21 g · Cholesterol: 173 mg · Sodium: 1286 mg · Potassium: 750 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 1346 IU · Vitamin C: 16 mg · Calcium: 147 mg · Iron: 2 mg