Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot garlic parmesan chicken pasta is an easy, one-pot dinner that takes just 30 minutes to make. This quick pasta recipe is packed with flavor!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Time to Pressure 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 405kcal

Author Kate at Eating in an Instant

Equipment

Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut in bite-sized pieces, about ¾-inch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup finely diced white onion
4 cloves garlic minced
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
16 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
12 ounce can evaporated milk
2 ounces cream cheese
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Parsley for sprinkling

Instructions

Combine the salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small dish.
Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the diced chicken pieces.
Press sauté.
When the Instant Pot reads "hot", add the oil.
Working in batches, brown chicken on all sides.
Remove the chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
Add the onion to the now-empty pot, and cook, stirring regularly, for 2-3 minutes to soften.
Stir in the garlic, and cook, stirring the entire time, for 30 seconds.
Press cancel.
Pour in the broth, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the pasta and chicken, and gently press into the broth but do not stir.
Close and lock the lid. Be sure the pressure release valve is set to sealing. Press manual high pressure and adjust the cooking time to 3 minutes.
When cooking has finished, turn the pressure release valve to venting to quickly release the pressure.
Stir in butter, evaporated milk, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan.
Season with additional salt, pepper, or seasonings to taste.
Sprinkle with parsley and a sprinkle of additional parmesan, if desired.

Notes

Seasoning: Feel free to adjust the amount or type of seasoning to fit your tastes.

Broth: I like to use reduced-sodium broth to better control the salt level. Feel free to use regular broth or no salt broth depending what you like.

Penne: You can use a different shape of pasta. However, you may need to adjust hte cooking time depending on the shape used.

Evaporated milk: Evaporated milk gives the sauce some creaminess. You can use heavy cream in place of the milk if you prefer.
Nutrition values are estimates.

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