Instant Pot Italian Penne With Chicken

I love recipes that are cooked entirely in the Instant Pot. I adapted this from a recipe I found online and made it even easier than it already was. This Italian penne combines both tomatoes and cheese for a creamy pasta that is also delectable.

Add all of the following to the Instant Pot:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (The original recipe called for chicken breast, but I find that it gets overcooked. Thighs still taste great after being pressure-cooked.)

1 lb. penne or rigatoni (Other pastas could work too, but you’d have to adjust the cooking time. It will take half of the maximum time written on the box.)

3 c. tomato sauce (Spaghetti sauce or even diced tomatoes would work too. If they’re already spiced, decrease the Italian seasoning to 1 T. instead of 2.)

3 c. chicken broth (I use 3 c. of water and the powder.)

2 T. Italian seasoning

Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes and natural release for 5. Stir into the hot pasta until melted:

4 oz. cream cheese

1 c. Parmesan cheese

Serve the Italian penne with steamed veggies or salad.

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Italian penne

Instant Pot Italian Penne With Chicken

This Italian penne combines both tomatoes and cheese for a creamy pasta that is also delectable.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs bite-sized pieces
  • 1 pound penne or rigatoni
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 package
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken, pasta, sauce, broth, and seasoning to the pressure cooker. Cook on high pressure for 7 minutes with a natural release for 5.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 pound penne or rigatoni, 3 cups tomato sauce, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • Stir the cheeses into the hot pasta until melted. Serve with your favorite sides.
    4 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese
Keyword chicken, pasta, tomatoes
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