4.8 from 15 votes
Cheesy Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
Creamy, cheesy noodles and tender chicken make Cheesy Instant Pot Chicken Pasta an easy, delicious dinner that the whole family will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
34 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 727 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound medium pasta shells or elbow macaroni
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth or water)
- 10.5 ounces condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded (see note)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons milk as needed
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting and add butter. Once butter is melted, add chicken and cook for about 3 minutes, just until it’s starting to turn color.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir to coat chicken.
- Add chicken broth and pasta to the pot. Stir to combine pasta and chicken.
- Place the lid on Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing, and set to high pressure (manual) for 4 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is done, carefully turn valve to quick release the pressure. After the pin has dropped, remove the lid.
- Add the cheddar cheese soup and stir into pasta. Add shredded cheddar cheese, one cup at a time, stirring between each addition until melted and smooth.
- Add peas and stir to incorparte them into the pasta.
- If the cheese has become too thick, add 2-3 tablespons of milk as needed until it is your desired creaminess.
- Scoop into bowl and serve warm.
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Notes
- Don't buy pre-shredded cheese for this recipe. Your sauce will be much creamier if you buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself.
Nutrition Information
Calories
727kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
994mg
(41%)
Potassium
972mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1102IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
465mg
(47%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 727
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 727kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 994mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 972mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1102IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 465mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.