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Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Published: May 11, 2022 · Modified: May 19, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Easy Instant Pot chicken pesto pasta recipe! This quick pasta dish is ready - start-to-finish in about 20 minutes.

A white dish filled with chicken pesto pasta.

Instant Pot chicken pesto pasta makes an easy weeknight dinner! This simple pasta dish takes just a few ingredients to make.

It's also really easy to make! There's almost no prep, and the entire dish takes less than 30 minutes total to prepare.

Ingredient notes

  • Pasta: Another short pasta like penne pasta will also work.
  • Chicken broth: I like to use reduced-sodium chicken broth. Regular chicken broth or chicken stock will also work.
  • Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloins work well.
  • Cherry tomatoes: Grape tomatoes will also work.
  • Mozzarella: Mozzarella balls or fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes will also work.

How to make Instant Pot chicken pesto pasta

Step 1: Add the pasta to the inner pot.

Chicken broth over pasta in an instant pot inner pot.

Step 2: Pour the broth over the pasta.

Top tip >> The broth should just cover the pasta. You may find that you need to add a little extra broth to cover the noodles.

Chicken breast pieces on top of pasta in an inner pot.

Step 3: Add the chicken to the top of the noodles in an even layer.

Step 4: Sprinkle the chicken with Italian seasoning.

Step 5: Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to sealing and press the manual (pressure cook) button. Adjust the time to 5 minutes.

Step 6: Once cooking time is finished, do a controlled pressure release to quickly release the pressure.

Cooked chicken pesto pasta in an instant pot inner pot.

Step 7: Stir in the pesto.

Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella in an instant pot inner pot.

Step 8: Add the quartered tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.

Step 9: Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

A bowl of chicken pesto pasta sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Tips

  • The pasta can also be served cold like a pasta salad.
  • The pasta should be covered by the broth. If it isn't, you may need to add additional broth.
  • If you add additional broth, you may end up with some extra broth in the pot after cooking. You can drain the broth before adding the pesto or just stir in the pesto for a saucier pasta.

Storage

Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You may find that you want to add additional pesto to the leftover pasta.

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A white dish filled with chicken pesto pasta.

Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Easy Instant Pot chicken pesto pasta recipe!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Time to Pressure: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 678kcal
Author: Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry rotini
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast in 1 inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ¾ cup pesto
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
  • Grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Add the pasta to the inner pot.
  • Pour the broth over the pasta.
  • Add the chicken to the top of the noodles in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with Italian seasoning.
  • Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to sealing and press the manual (pressure cook) button.
  • Adjust the time to 5 minutes.
  • Once cooking time is finished, do a controlled pressure release to quickly release the pressure.
  • Stir in the pesto.
  • Add the quartered tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.
  • Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Pasta: Another short pasta like penne pasta will also work.
  • Chicken broth: I like to use reduced-sodium chicken broth. Regular chicken broth or chicken stock will also work.
  • Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breast or chicken tenderloins work well.
  • Cherry tomatoes: Grape tomatoes will also work.
  • Mozzarella: Mozzarella balls or fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes will also work.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1177IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 2mg
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