Instant Pot Pasta Recipe
A creamy, one-pot Instant Pot Pasta featuring tender chicken and a rich Alfredo sauce. This easy weeknight dinner is ready in minutes, packed with flavor, and requires minimal cleanup!
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Servings: 5
Calories: 620kcal
Cost: $14
Equipment
- 6-quart Instant Pot or larger
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Cheese grater
- Cutting board and sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb Penne pasta uncooked
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
- 4 oz Cream cheese Softened
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode, add olive oil, and cook chicken with half the salt and pepper until lightly golden (3-4 minutes)
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in penne pasta and chicken broth, ensuring pasta is submerged. Do not stir.
- Seal the lid, set to High Pressure for 6 minutes, then Quick Release.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, butter, and remaining seasoning.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan, letting the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg