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Instant Pot Chicken Pasta Dinner

March 16, 2018 by Mahy, Updated March 7, 2021 1 Comment

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Easy, delicious Instant Pot Chicken Pasta Dinner is loaded with fresh veggies in a creamy sauce. The best part: it comes together in just 10 minutes of cooking time!

overhead shot of three plates of creamy one-pot chicken pasta with fresh lemons on the side

Today’s delicious recipe is an old time busy weekday favorite. You can play around with the veggies, or skip them all together. I’ll be sharing stove top instructions too and endless ways to customize this pasta dinner. 

If you’re like me and can’t resist a big bowl of pure, creamy, delicious pasta comfort, I can almost guarantee this instant pot chicken recipe will become one of your favorite recipes! 

close-up side view of a white plate with creamy one-pot chicken pasta with grated parmesan on top

INSTANT POT CHICKEN BREAST

This one-pot recipe is all about simplicity and time-saving. Also in days where we’re all home and need to cook, let’s start with comfort food. easy, delicious and heart warming.  

I love cooking chicken in my Instant pot because it cooks like a breeze in minutes. Chicken breasts in particular. Depending on how you cut them (size and thickness), your instant pot chicken breast can be done anywhere from 3-7 minutes.

Another thing I love about instant pot chicken cooking, is the sear I can have on my chicken before cooking. To me this is priceless.

While I know lots of recipes and people throw the raw chicken right into the pot/pan with some liquid and flavoring ingredients (onion,s carrots, herbs, spice..etc), it can not be compared to searing first.

Searing allows for the chicken to crisp up on the edges slightly, for the juices to seal inside, for the chicken to have incredibly rich flavor. Without sealing, the chicken often tastes like water on the inside — no matter how well you flavor the liquid it’s been cooking in.

Finally, I love one pot meals! Using the instant pot (or any pot) here works well for that. Once chicken is seared, veggies, pasta and sauce all cook together in the same pot. Seriously heavenly.

a hand holding a plate of Quick One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta

INSTANT POT CHICKEN RECIPE

Now let’s talk about this specific recipe we’re making today. I love how versatile it is. Everything about it is totally customized to your taste. Here’s how:

Veggies To Use:

  • Asparagus
  • Mushrooms
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Broccoli
  • Corn
  • Spinach
  • Bell peppers
  • carrots
  • snap peas
  • onions
  • zucchini
  • egg plantFor today’s pasta dinner, I’ve got asparagus, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes on hand.  

So, while it’s absolutely delicious as is, I would urge you to make it differently each time so you can enjoy it more often. 🙂

three plates of Quick One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta on a blue and white tablecloth

Sauces to use :

  • Cream
  • Pesto
  • Lemon
  • Marinara
  • Alfredo
  • Butter Sauce
  • Herbs
  • None!

So another way of customizing this instant pot chicken and pasta dinner is by playing round with the different sauces.

three plates of Quick One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta with forks on the side

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT CHICKEN

You’ll start by seasoning the chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Then sear it in a pot or even better, in an instant pot or pressure cooker like I did today.

chicken breasts searing in an instant pot

While it’s searing, chop up your veggies—mushrooms, asparagus, and sun-dried tomatoes.

The chicken sears for 2 minutes per side at most so it won’t be cooked through. You basically want a nice sear to seal in all the chicken juices.

chicken breasts frying in an instant pot

a browned chicken breast being removed from an instant pot with tongues

You can certainly cut up your chicken into cubes rather than strips if you’re in a hurry, or you prefer that shape in your pasta dinner. 

veggies searing in an instant pot

After chicken is seared, removed it and place it on a plate. In the same pot,  add garlic and veggies giving them a quick stir.

pasta and water being added to chicken and vegetables in an instant pot

Now the pasta and water, along with some cream and salt go right in. Exactly 5 minutes later in the instant pot pressure cooker, you can happily say dinner is served. It’s that simple. And guys, it’s SO GOOD!

all ingredients for one-pot chicken pasta in an instant pot

fresh herbs being added to instant pot with chicken pasta

 Another thing I love to do is add some fresh basil, parmesan and lemon zest once the creamy chicken pasta is ready. While it’s optional, this last burst of herbs, lemon, and Parmesan cheese really add that special something!

Some red chilli flakes and a pinch of black pepper are like icing on the cake.

lemon zest being added to instant pot with chicken pasta

For the record, this one-pot chicken pasta recipe can be made without an instant pot or pressure cooker. However, it will take you 20 minutes instead of 105, which is still awesome!

close-up of a plate of one-pot chicken pasta with veggies and shaved parmesan

If you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this one-pot chicken pasta is the one! You’ll love the convenience, the ease and flexibility of ingredients you can play with. And you’ll LOVE yourself for making something so yummy in a few short minutes! 

a fork full of creamy chicken pasta over a plate of Fusilli pasta

P.S don’t forget to tag me when you make it so I can woohoo over your creamy chicken pasta 🙂

TIPS FOR PASTA DINNER

  • For Stove Top: Follow the recipe as is, but cover your pot and allow the chicken and pasta to cook for about 25 minutes. 
  • I used fusilli pasta, but you can go with any kind of pasta that fits into your instant pot easily.
  • Using chicken breast allows for a delicious flavor and quicker coking time.
  • Cutting the chicken breast into strips or cubes helps make cooking faster.
  • The type of veggies you choose are completely up to you, and depends on what you have on hand.
  • Same with the sauce – I just added cream, however pesto and other sauces are amazing too!
  • Adding extra flavoring like spice, herbs, lemon zest is an easy way to infuse flavor.
  • Finally cheeses: adding Parmesan is the prefect finish. However adding blue cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese is also amazing!!

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Quick One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta Dinner

This Quick, One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta Dinner is loaded with fresh veggies and packs a good serving of protein from the succulent chicken. The best part: it comes together in just 10 minutes of cooking time! Sounds too good to be true, but it’s seriously too good and too true! 🙂

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Instant Pot Chicken, Instant Pot Chicken Breast, Instant Pot Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 929 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts cut up into half an inch thick strips about 3 inches long
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

For the Veggies:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch of fresh Asparagus trimmed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • pinch salt

For the Pasta:

  • 1 box pasta 375 g - any shape you prefer as long as it fits in your pot comfortably with the water, chicken and veggies
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup table cream or you can use light cream if you prefer
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Toppings and Assembly:

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil minced
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated (more or less to your taste)
  • pinch red chilli flakes skip, or adjust to your taste
  • freshly grated black pepper to your taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the olive oil in your instant pot, pressure cooker or large 5-quart pot over high heat.

    Season the chicken with the remaining ingredients and toss it well.

  2. Start by searing the chicken for 1.2 minutes to 2 minutes on each side until it’s lightly golden and the chicken shrinks to seal in all its’ juices.

    In the meantime, prepare the veggies, pasta, and water.

  3. Remove the chicken into a plate and to the same pot, add the veggie ingredients and sauté them for 45 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and veggies start to wilt a bit.

  4. Add in the pasta, the seared chicken strips, water, cream, and salt. Adjust your pressure cooker/Instant pot to exactly 5 minutes ( for spirals, bowties, penne and similar size pasta).

  5. Once ready, add in fresh basil, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, some red chili flakes, and extra salt and pepper if you need.

    Serve up the creamy chicken pasta right away and enjoy! 🙂

Recipe Notes

TIPS FOR PASTA DINNER

  1. For Stove Top: Follow the recipe as is, but cover your pot and allow the chicken and pasta to cook for about 25 minutes. 
  2. I used fusilli pasta, but you can go with any kind of pasta that fits into your instant pot easily.
  3. Using chicken breast allows for a delicious flavor and quicker coking time.
  4. Cutting the chicken breast into strips or cubes helps make cooking faster.
  5. The type of veggies you choose are completely up to you, and depends on what you have on hand.
  6. Same with the sauce - I just added cream, however pesto and other sauces are amazing too!
  7. Adding extra flavoring like spice, herbs, lemon zest is an easy way to infuse flavor.
  8. Finally cheeses: adding Parmesan is the prefect finish. However adding blue cheese, goat cheese, feta cheese is also amazing!! 

 

Nutrition Facts
Quick One-Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta Dinner
Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
Calories 929 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 166mg55%
Sodium 1240mg54%
Potassium 1746mg50%
Carbohydrates 102g34%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 66g132%
Vitamin A 1735IU35%
Vitamin C 29.5mg36%
Calcium 414mg41%
Iron 6.5mg36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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