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Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
Quick 30 minute Instant Pot Chicken Pasta in garlic tomato sauce is comfort food at it's finest! Every taste of this chicken pasta is filled with plump and tender chicken, pasta, and the perfect amount of sauce and seasonings.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2-3 medium chicken breasts, boneless skinless (about 1.5 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 ounces rotini or penne pasta (or any short cut pasta)
- 25 ounce jar marinara sauce (or 3 cups)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and set aside.
- Add olive oil and onion to an instant pot and turn on to saute setting. Saute onion for 2-3 minutes or until tender then add the garlic, chicken pieces, italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Saute for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the pasta, marinara sauce and water; stir to combine.
- Press the cancel button, close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select the manual setting, adjust the pressure to high and set time to 5 minutes.
- When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to the manufacturer’s directions. Open the lid, sprinkle both kinds of cheese, close the lid and let the cheese melt for one minute.
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Notes
- Nutritional information is per serving (1/6th the recipe). A 12oz box of pasta should be enough to serve up to 6 people.
- Protein options: Recipe will work with boneless skinless chicken thighs or ground beef. Follow the same directions as the chicken breasts.
- To Make Vegan or Vegetarian: Simply Replace the chicken with your favorite veggies such as mushrooms, or zucchini or make it with just the tomato sauce.
- To Make it Creamy: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy creamy after opening the instant pot, just before adding the cheese.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
1242mg
(52%)
Potassium
696mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
682IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
186mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1242mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 696mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 682IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.