Description
Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your table. This creamy pasta dish features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a rich sauce, all cooked effortlessly in one pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this recipe combines nostalgia with modern convenience, offering a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add oil and sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth, add thyme and diced carrots. Stir well, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.
- Toss in pasta and heavy cream, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of steam, then stir in frozen peas until heated through. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg