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.
Servings: 12
Calories: 230kcal
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg