Description
Indulge in the creamy, garlicky goodness of Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta, a delightful one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This savory dish combines tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound uncooked cavatappi pasta
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to 'sauté' mode and heat olive oil. Add cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Sauté until browned (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Press 'cancel' to stop sautéing. Pour in chicken broth and add uncooked pasta; stir well. Lock the lid in place with the valve set to 'sealing'. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Perform a quick release once cooking is complete. Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan until smooth. Let it sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg