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Instant Pot Chicken Casserole Recipes

Instant Pot Chicken Casserole Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and made in one pot, this Instant Pot Chicken Casserole is the ultimate comfort food with easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
  • Optional: breadcrumbs or Ritz crackers for topping

Method
 

  1. Sauté onion, garlic, and chicken in Instant Pot with olive oil (2–3 mins).
  2. Add pasta, broth, salt, pepper, and seasoning. Stir gently.
  3. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Quick release.
  4. Stir in peas/carrots, sour cream, and cheese. Let sit to thicken.
  5. Serve warm, topped with breadcrumbs if desired.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • For extra richness, stir in 2 oz of cream cheese.
  • Leftovers stay good for 4 days in the fridge.