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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Pressurize Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 26 ounce marinara sauce
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- fresh basil and thyme for garnish
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.