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Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta
This Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta is comfort food at its best! Easy to whip up in the instant pot - a 10 minute meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 643 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound dry penne pasta 1 box
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2½ cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅔ cup milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth, pasta, chicken, and oregano to the instant pot, making sure all the pasta is submerged.
- Close the Instant Pot, set the valve to seal, select the pressure cook / manual function, and set the timer to 4 minutes at high pressure and cook.
- When the cook time is done, quickly release the pressure (cover the release valve with a kitchen towel as it will spray) and open the pot.
- Let cool slightly, then mix in the cheese, milk, and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Taste and add extra salt if needed before serving.
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Notes
- Storage: Store instant pot cheesy chicken pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When releasing the valve on the Instant Pot, make sure to cover the release valve with a kitchen towel as it will spray.
- This recipe would also work with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Be sure to cut the chicken into similar, bite-sized, pieces.
- If you have a bit too much water in the insert when you open it (sometimes the chicken releases a lot of water), then drain some off before adding the cheese and milk and cream. You need a bit of liquid to help melt the cheese but not too much)
- Make sure pasta is submerged so that it cooks
- You can also use macaroni or rotini
- You can use Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
643kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
114mg
(38%)
Sodium
455mg
(19%)
Potassium
660mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
738IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 643
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 643kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 455mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 738IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.