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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta

If you’re searching for a dish that combines comfort, ease, and mouthwatering flavor, look no further…
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts(cubed*)
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 clovesgarlic minced
  • 3 cupslow-sodium chicken broth or water, divided
  • 12 ouncesdry rigatoni pasta 3/4 box**
  • 14 ounceslow-sodium tomato sauce 1 can
  • 1 cupgrated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Set a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot to Sauté and wait until the display reads "Hot."
  • Add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the 1 pound cubed chicken and sauté 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté about 2 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
  • Pour in 1 cup of the 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Press Cancel to turn off Sauté.
  • Add the 12 ounces dry rigatoni to the pot in an even layer. Pour in the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth, then carefully pour the 14 ounces tomato sauce over the top. Do not stir; if needed, gently press the pasta down so it is mostly submerged but avoid stirring.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook (High) for 5 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to Venting. Open the lid away from your face.
  • Add 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, and the cooked chicken back into the pot. Gently stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup grated mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan evenly over the top. Leave the pot uncovered and let sit for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese melts.
  • Stir gently to combine, then serve immediately.

Notes

Notes
*Boneless, skinless chicken thighs also work
**Use a short shape, like rigatoni or penne. Longer shapes won’t cook evenly.
Storage:
Store Instant Pot chicken parmesan pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.