Description
Indulge in a delicious and easy Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta that brings together tender chicken, savory marinara sauce, and cheesy goodness in a single pot. This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Pasta:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
For Finishing:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Cook the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until lightly browned.
- Add Ingredients: Add diced onion, garlic, penne, marinara sauce, and chicken broth without stirring.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
- Finish: Stir well, add cheeses, and mix until creamy. Top with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with extra cheese, and broil for 2–3 minutes.
- Use rotini or rigatoni as a pasta substitute.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
