Best 3 Instant Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Recipes

INSTANT POT CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts, broth, soup, cream cheese and dressing mix into Instant Pot.
• Lock cover into place and seal steam nozzle
• Set on poultry or meat setting or manually set for 15 minutes.
• Naturally release pressure for 5 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
• While your Instant Pot is cooking, boil water in a pot on your stove and cook your pasta according to the directions on the package.
• Shred the chicken and serve over the pasta.
• If your chicken is frozen, add 5 to 10 minutes until your chicken is cooked through.

INSTANT POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
• Add the penne to the 6-quart Instant Pot® and add 4 cups water to the pot. Place the chicken thighs on top of the penne. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick- release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar and remaining seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons) in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Roughly chop the chicken into small pieces while it is still warm. Add the chicken to the cream-cheese mixture and stir to combine. Add the chicken and cheese mixture to the pasta and stir until the cheese mixture melts and the pasta is well coated.

INSTANT POT CHEESY CHICKEN AND PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, mix together salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Add diced chicken to bowl and toss until chicken is full coated in seasonings.
• Plug in the Instant Pot and press the SAUTE button. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter and let it heat up. Add the chicken and onion and saute until chicken is seared on all sides.
• Cancel the saute function and pour in the chicken broth. Add the pasta and stir, making sure that all pasta is immersed in the broth.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and secure in place. Turn the vent to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button and set the timer for 4 minutes.
• When cooking is finished, move the vent to VENTING and do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure.
• Remove the lid and stir in remaining butter, cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. If desired, top with fresh basil and serve.