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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Pasta combines tender chicken breasts with perfectly cooked penne pasta, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses for a quick, flavorful one-pot meal. It’s an easy, comforting dish with classic Italian flavors ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season and Brown the Chicken Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and melt the butter. Mix all the seasonings together and rub them generously on the chicken breasts. Brown the chicken on both sides for 1-2 minutes each—just enough to sear, not fully cook.
  2. Step 2: Add Pasta and Liquids Cancel the sauté function. Add uncooked penne, marinara sauce, chicken broth, and zesty Italian dressing on top of the chicken. Stir everything well, ensuring all pasta is submerged in liquid.
  3. Step 3: Pressure Cook Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 6 minutes. When cooking time ends, perform a slow release for 5 minutes by partially opening the valve, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  4. Step 4: Finish with Cheese Remove the chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces or shred it, and return to the pot. Stir to combine with the pasta. Sprinkle both cheeses evenly over the top, close the lid (no pressure, just to melt the cheese), and set to warm until cheese is perfectly melty.
  5. Step 5: Serve and Garnish Give everything a final stir to combine the melted cheese throughout the dish. Serve in bowls with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

Notes

  • Don’t Skip the Browning: This quick step adds tremendous flavor to both the chicken and the sauce.
  • Perfect Pasta: For al dente pasta, reduce pressure cook time by 1 minute. For softer pasta, add 1 minute.
  • Cheese Strategy: Reserve some cheese to stir into the pasta for a creamier result, using the rest on top for that classic baked appearance.
  • Deglazing Magic: After browning the chicken, add a splash of broth to scrape up those flavorful bits from the bottom before adding other ingredients.
  • Layering Matters: Always put the pasta in after the chicken, and make sure liquid ingredients go in last to prevent the dreaded “burn” notice.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/instant-pot-chicken-parmesan-pasta-recipe/