Instant Pot Cheesy Pasta And Chicken Recipes

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.

INSTANT POT CHEESY PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Pour chicken broth, garlic, salt, pepper, and penne pasta into Instant Pot. Secure the lid, switch the knob to "sealing" and cook on "manual" for 5 minutes.
• When it is done cooking, let the pot do a natural release for 5 minutes.
• Remove the lid and pour in evaporated milk and marinara sauce. Stir the sauce into the pasta so that all the pasta is covered evenly.
• Add in Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately and top with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.