Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe | Creamy Cheesy One-Pot Dinner
Make creamy Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti with tender chicken breasts, spaghetti noodles, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and melted cheddar cheese. This easy one-pot pressure cooker pasta dinner is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- •1.5 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- •12 oz Spaghetti noodles (thin or regular)
- •14.5 oz can Canned diced tomatoes
- •2 cups Chicken broth
- •1/2 cup Heavy cream
- •2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- •1 tablespoon Olive oil
- •1 teaspoon Sea salt
- •1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- •1 teaspoon Minced onion
- •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Scale this recipe
Original yield: 6 servings. Adjust for your table.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts1.5 pounds
- Spaghetti noodles (thin or regular)12 oz
- Canned diced tomatoes14.5 oz can
- Chicken broth2 cups
- Heavy cream1/2 cup
- Shredded cheddar cheese2 cups
- Olive oil1 tablespoon
- Sea salt1 teaspoon
- Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
- Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic powder1/2 teaspoon
- Minced onion1 teaspoon
- Italian seasoning1 teaspoon
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Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken breasts into roughly 1.5-inch pieces.
- 2
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil. When hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 2-3 minutes until no longer pink on the outside.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, minced onion, and Italian seasoning as it cooks.
- 4
Turn off Sauté mode. Deglaze the bottom of the pot with a splash of chicken broth if needed.
- 5
Break spaghetti noodles in half and layer them in a criss-cross pattern on top of the chicken.
- 6
Pour the chicken broth evenly over the noodles. Press down gently with a spatula to submerge the noodles.
- 7
Spread the canned diced tomatoes over the noodles. Do not stir.
- 8
Close the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- 9
When done, do a Quick Release of the pressure. Do not use natural release with pasta.
- 10
Open the lid and give the spaghetti a good stir, breaking up any clumps.
- 11
Add the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- 12
Add the shredded cheddar cheese one cup at a time, stirring until melted and creamy.
- 13
Let the chicken spaghetti sit for a few minutes to thicken, then serve hot.
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe | Creamy Cheesy One-Pot Dinner take to make?
This recipe takes 30 minutes total - 10 minutes for preparation and 20 minutes for cooking.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What cuisine is Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe | Creamy Cheesy One-Pot Dinner?
This is a American main course recipe.
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