Instant pot chicken and pasta recipes
Creamy garlic chicken and pasta all made in one Instant Pot. Perfect for busy nights!
Yield: 4
Calories: 850kcal
Materials
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Heat olive oil and butter.
- Add diced chicken. Sauté until lightly browned (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream.
- Add pasta and press it into the liquid (do not stir).
- Close lid, seal, and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure when done.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if using and serve hot.
Notes
- Add fresh spinach after cooking if you want extra greens.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.