Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta is made with perfectly cooked penne pasta, tender chunks of chicken, a rich marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 pounds (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 26 ounce (737 ml) jar marinara sauce
- 12 ounces (340 g) penne pasta
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
- 1 cup (112 g) shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup (50 g) shredded Parmesan
- Garnish - fresh basil and thyme
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on saute mode. When hot, add the oil. Then add the chicken breast, garlic powder, and salt, and saute until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Turn off.
- Pour in the marinara sauce. Add the pasta on top. Do not stir.
- Pour the water into the pot and make sure the pasta is submerged. Do not stir.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing (if necessary for your model).
- Set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When done, immediately release the pressure. Remove the lid and stir. The sauce will be watery when you open the lid. That’s how it should be.
- Add in the cheeses and stir.
- Turn off the pot and set the lid on the pot. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil and thyme and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 32gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1122mgPotassium: 796mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 746IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 2mg
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