Name: Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 pound pasta shells; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1.5 ounces unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 cup half and half or heavy cream; 5 ounces Parmesan cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese; Fresh chopped basil

Need a quick and easy dinner tonight everyone in your house will love? Look no further than this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta! Who doesn’t love creamy, garlic Parmesan?

Our family loves recipes in the Instant Pot, but this chicken pasta recipe has been by far one of our families all-time favorites. It’s so delicious and creamy.

This recipe was inspiration from Eat Well 101. This is the second of her recipes I have made and really love her site. I made a number of modifications to recipe, but feel free to see hers, as well.

This Instant Pot chicken pasta turned out so flavorful and creamy. Even better, it serves up to 6 people. It was gone the same day in our house!

Like many of our other Instant Pot recipes (if you haven’t tried the Instant Pot Monkey Bread, it’s also a must!), it can be modified to your or your families liking. For example, if you’d prefer your Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta be made with penne pasta as opposed to bow-tie, go for it! It would also be really delicious with spicy sausage.

Below, we’re sharing our recipe tips, key ingredients and suggestions on how to make this the best Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta you’ll ever try. If you make it, be sure to share online and tag us! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

If you’re looking for a few other Instant Pot chicken pasta recipes to try this week, here are a few of my favorites:

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TIPS FOR MAKING INSTANT POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA

When cooking pasta in the Instant Pot, feel free to modify the pasta from the recipe. Regardless of which pasta you choose, be sure to follow the cooking times indicated on the box of your pasta choice. Whatever the box says- cut it in half and subtract 2 minutes. For example, if the box says to cook for 10 minutes, you will cut that in half (5) and subtract 2. All together you would cook for 3 minutes.

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INGREDIENTS FOR INSTANT POT CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA:

1.5 pound chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 pound of pasta (you can choose any style you like)
3 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 oz unsalted butter
1 tablespoon oregano
1 cup half and half or heavy cream
5 oz Parmsean cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
Fresh chopped basil

Need a quick and easy dinner tonight everyone in your house will love? Look no further than this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Pasta! Who doesn't love creamy, garlic Parmesan? Our family loves recipes in the Instant Pot. Give this Instant Pot chicken pasta a try today!

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING INSTANT POT CHICKEN PASTA:

Turn your Instant Pot on and select the ‘Saute’ function.
While your Instant Pot is heating up, cut chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes.
Combine all the seasoning ingredients (salt, pepper, garlic & herb seasoning, Italian seasoning, paprika, oregano) and season the chicken cubes. As a tip, I often add the chicken cubes, seasoning and olive oil to a zip lock bag and shake until fully covered. I find the olive oil helps the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
Once your Instant Pot is warm, add chicken and minced garlic to Instant Pot and cook evenly until chicken is lightly browned. Do not fully cook the chicken.
When you think the chicken is cooked 50% of the way, add onions and brown evenly.
Press the ‘Cancel’ button to reset the cooking function.
Pour in chicken broth.
Pour in pasta- DO NOT STIR.
Try to cover pasta with chicken broth by pushing pasta down in pot- DO NOT STIR.
Close the Instant Pot with the lid and move valve to “seal” position.
Cook on manual high for time associated with the pasta that you are using. Calculate cook time based on pasta of your choice. Look at the box and take the suggested cooking time and cut it in half and subtract 2 minutes. If the box says 10 minutes, cut it in half (5 minutes) and subtract 2. So your total cook time will be 3 minutes. For reference, I cooked this recipe for 6 minutes. If for some reason you find your pasta is still not cooked, you can add the lid back on pressure cook for 0-1 minutes.
When timer beeps, quick release pressure. If a substantial amount of liquid sprays out of the valve, quickly move valve back to seal and wait a minute or 2 and then move valve back to release. NOTE: The pasta may look a tad soupy when you first open the lid and stir in the ingredients. If so, continue to stir on the on the warming function. The ingredients will continue to thicken, about 5-6 minutes.
Remove the lid and add in cream cheese, butter, half and half and Parmesan – along with any additional spices for flavor.
STIR!! This is when the cheesy goodness magic happens. Stir everything together until it is well combined.
Garnish with just a bit of fresh basil.
IT IS TIME!!! Time for you to indulge in this creamy cheesy delicious goodness! Go for it! You deserve it!