Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
Introduction
Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal—rich, garlicky, and filled with tender pieces of chicken in a dreamy, velvety sauce. If you’re after a weeknight dinner that combines the bold flavors of Italian-American cuisine and the magic of effortless pressure cooking, this dish will be an instant favorite. Best of all, it comes together in record time with minimal cleanup, making it a crowd-pleaser for families and busy professionals alike.
Why This Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta Stands Out
What sets this Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta apart is its restaurant-quality sauce—infused with fresh garlic, cream, and Parmesan, all wrapped perfectly around each piece of pasta. Using the pressure cooker means every bite of chicken stays succulent, the pasta is perfectly al dente, and you don’t need to babysit multiple pots. This dish is impressive enough for company but simple enough for a weeknight.
Harnessing the Instant Pot for Effortless Cooking
The real hero here is the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart, which streamlines the whole process. It sautés, pressure cooks, and keeps dinner warm—all in one vessel. No more waiting for water to boil or stirring a sauce over the stove. With this tool, you’ll cut down prep time and effort without sacrificing flavor or texture.
Essential Prep for Flavorsome Results
To save time on chopping onions and garlic or dicing chicken breasts, a tool like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes prep fast and consistent. With perfectly diced aromatics and evenly cut chicken, you guarantee every bite is bursting with flavor and everything cooks evenly.
You’ll also want a sturdy set of Bamboo Cutting Boards for Kitchen, Set of 3 in your kitchen arsenal for quick, safe ingredient prep—one for meats and another for veggies or bread.
Rich, Creamy Sauce with Minimal Fuss
After sautéing, the Instant Pot works its magic—locking in moisture, blending garlic into the sauce, and cooking pasta to the perfect tenderness. When pressure is released, fold in cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until luscious and smooth. Handy utensils like the Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher make breaking up chicken a breeze while incorporating sauce throughout the pot.
Serving and Storage Suggestions
Once your pasta is rich and creamy, consider plating in wide bowls and garnishing with fresh parsley or a topping of extra Parmesan. For lunch the next day, store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup)—these containers keep your pasta fresh and are microwave-safe for quick reheating.
This meal pairs beautifully with a green salad or steamed vegetables, and a simple breadstick or crusty roll.
Nutritional Information and Yield
This recipe provides four generous servings. Each serving is about 600–700 calories, depending on cream and cheese quantities. While decidedly decadent, it’s a one-pot meal that satisfies cravings and curbs kitchen fatigue!
Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta
This pasta combines tender chicken, bold garlic, and a luxuriously creamy sauce—all made possible by the efficiency and ease of the Instant Pot. Streamline your weeknight and savor a dish that’s equal parts comforting and impressive.
Ingredients
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 medium onion, finely diced
– 5 garlic cloves, minced
– 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
– 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
– ¾ teaspoon salt (to taste)
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart to ‘Sauté’. Add olive oil, then sauté onion until soft (about 2 minutes). Add garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits at the bottom. Stir in uncooked pasta, making sure it’s submerged in the liquid.
- Seal the lid, set the valve to ‘Sealing,’ and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode for 5 minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure. Carefully open the lid and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan while the pasta is still hot, until sauce is smooth and creamy. Use a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher to break up any large chicken pieces, if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then let sit for 2–3 minutes—the sauce will thicken to perfection.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, or pack into Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for lunch the next day.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Indulge in the ease and flavor of this Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta—sure to become a regular in your dinner rotation!