Chicken Parmesan Pasta (Instant Pot Recipe)
Instant Pot chicken Parmesan pasta is a quick, one-pot meal with tender, cheesy chicken, rich sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s an easy, comforting dinner that comes together in a fraction of the time of traditional recipes.
Weeknight dinners don’t have to be complicated to be delicious.
This Instant Pot chicken Parmesan pasta cooks all in one pot, making both prep and cleanup a breeze.
Tender chicken, marinara, and pasta blend together with melty cheese for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
It’s packed with the classic cheesy, saucy flavor of chicken parm but unlike its more high maintenance cousin, it’s easy enough to throw together even on the busiest nights.
And like the original, this Instant Pot version is yummy enough to bust through the duldroms the inevitably come midwinter.
If you’re craving a hearty, cheesy dinner without the fuss, this Instant Pot chicken Parmesan pasta delivers every time.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Olive oil– Extra virgin
- Chicken– Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces.
- Onion– Yellow onion, peeled and diced
- Garlic– Pressed or minced
- Chicken broth– Divided. You could also use stock.
- Pasta– Rigatoni or penne work best
- Tomato sauce– A 15 ounce can
- Cheese– Shredded mozzarella and shredded Parmesan
How to Make
The beauty of Instant Pot cooking is how easy it is to make a complete dinner in one pot and this Instant Pot chicken parmesan pasta is no different!
Just add the liner to your Instant Pot and press the ‘saute’ button.
Heat the oil in the Pot liner.
Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil, stirring often, until they’re golden brown on the outside but not cooked through.
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
Then pour 1 cup of broth into the pot and use a sturdy wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot, loosening up any stuck on browned bits that are hanging out on the pot liner.
Hit the ‘cancel’ button.
Add the pasta to the pot, followed by the rest of the broth.
Pour the tomato sauce evenly out overtop of the broth.
DO NOT stir.
Secure the lid on the pot turning to close, making sure the the vent valve is set to the sealed position.
Pressure cook on HIGH for 5 minutes.
Do a quick release when the Pot beeps by carefully opening the vent valve.
Stir in the mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop and let sit for a couple minutes until melted.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat them in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- If you are using a different kind of pasta you will have to adjust the cook time either up or down based on the size of the pasta.
- Make sure to add the tomato sauce on top of the broth and noodles and do not stir. If you add the sauce on the bottom or stir, you will likely get the burn notice on the pot.
- Garnish it with a little fresh basil or crushed pepper flakes before serving.
Other Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Instant Pot chicken parmesan is an easy one pot version of the Italian American classic that you can make on even the busiest of days!
Make it and enjoy!
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Chicken Parmesan Pasta (Instant Pot Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into small pieces
- 1 yellow onion peeled & diced
- 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 3 cups chicken broth divided
- 12 oz dry pasta penne or rigatoni recommended
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the liner to your Instant Pot and press the 'saute' button. Once hot add the oil.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring often, until they're golden brown on the outside but not cooked through.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often, until softened.1 yellow onion, 4 cloves garlic
- Pour 1 cup of broth into the pot and use a sturdy wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot, loosening up any stuck on browned bits. Hit the 'cancel' button.3 cups chicken broth
- Add the pasta to the pot, followed by the rest of the broth. Pour the tomato sauce evenly out overtop of the broth, but DO NOT stir.12 oz dry pasta, 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- Add the lid to the pot turning to close, set the vent valve to the sealed position, and pressure cook on HIGH for 5 minutes.
- Carefully open the vent valve, but avoid the hot steam escaping for a quick release. Add the mozzarella cheese and stir everything together until evenly combined.1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly out overtop and let sit for a couple minutes until melted.1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are using a different kind of pasta you will have to adjust the cook time either up or down based on the size of the pasta.
- Make sure to add the tomato sauce on top of the broth and noodles and do not stir. If you add the sauce on the bottom or stir, you will likely get the burn notice on the pot.
- Garnish it with a little fresh basil or crushed pepper flakes before serving.
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