Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta

Cheesy chicken pasta is one of our favorites. If you are looking for an Instant Pot cheesy chicken pasta give this recipe a try today. Diced chicken, penne pasta, broccoli florets, and a cheesy base.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword 30 minute chicken recipe, 30 minute dinner, boneless chicken, cheesy chicken pasta, cheesy chicken recipe, instant pot cheesy chicken pasta, instant pot chicken, instant pot pasta, one pot dinner, pressure cooker cheesy chicken pasta, pressure cooker chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Total Time 26

Servings servings

Calories 577kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
½ teaspoon garlic salt with parsley
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1 16 ounces box penne pasta (or other smaller pasta)
5 to 6 cups chicken broth 5 cups for al dente pasta and 6 cups for softer pasta
1 cup heavy cream
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar shredded off block
3 cups frozen broccoli florets slightly thawed

Instructions

Season your chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic salt with parsley.
Turn the saute feature on your Instant Pot and add in your oil. Let it get hot and then palce your chicken breast in the pot. Let it brown each side. This takes 3-4 minutes. It will not fully cook the chicken.
Remove the chicken to a plate. Turn the saute feature off. Pour in your chicken broth, and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Remove any stuck on bits of food.
Add your chicken back to the pot, and pour the penne pasta on top. Make sure to press down the pasta into the liquid. Do not stir.
Place the pressure cooker lid on the Instant Pot and the valve set to sealed. Do a high pressure/ manual for 6 minutes followed by a quick release.
Remove chicken and dice up. Return diced chicken to pot.
Pour in your partially thawed broccoli, shredded cheese and heavy cream. Stir well.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure it is off. This is going to just keep the mixture warm and help warm up the broccoli and let the heavy cream soak into the pasta.
Once cheese is melted and broccoli warmed, scoop up your cheesy chicken pasta and serve!

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