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Home » Instant Pot Recipes » Dump And Start Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

Dump And Start Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

Published on January 17, 2021 by Bintu. 10 Comments

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CLOSE UP OF CHICKEN SPAGHETTI IN A BOWL
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI IN A BOWL
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI IN AN INSTANT POT

Step up your weeknight pasta game with this dump and start Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti. It goes from pantry to table in under 30 minutes and is great for meal prep.

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti in an instant pot with herb garnish

Pasta is a great choice when you’re looking for a family-loved, hearty, comforting, and budget-friendly meal.

Cheese, sauce, and pasta are warm and tasty, and adding just a bit of chicken to this meal takes it over the top while still being easy on your wallet. And kids love pasta so this is a delicious meal for everyone.

Table of Contents

  • Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
  • Why Make This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How To Make Chicken Spaghetti Instant Pot
  • Tips For Success
  • Delicious Variations
  • Budget Friendly Tips
  • Meal Prep With Leftovers
  • FAQs
  • More Recipes You May Like
  • Weight Watchers Points
  • Tools Needed
  • Get The Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe:
  • Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
  • Tips For Success
  • Delicious Variations
  • Budget Friendly Tips
  • Weight Watchers Points

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pasta

So enter this easy Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Pasta that cooks all in one pot so clean up is a breeze.

Just close the lid, let the magic happen, and get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Just as easy as this Instant Pot Tortellini Soup and Instant Pot Parmesan Chicken.

So much yum.

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Pressure cooker chicken spaghetti is also versatile. By experimenting with the flavor of pasta sauce or the type of noodles, you can completely change this meal! It’s perfect for using up what you have in your pantry.  

Why Make This Recipe

  • Fast – Cooks in under 30 minutes. 
  • Budget-Friendly – Pasta is inexpensive, and this recipe only calls for ½ pound of chicken.
  • One-Pot – This easy dump and start Instant Pot dinner cooks in one pot for easy cleanup.
  • Kid-Friendly – Pasta+Sauce+Chicken+Cheese = Happy Kids
top down view of the completed chicken spaghetti served in a ceramic bowl with a cloth napkin

Ingredient Notes

You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious recipe.

  • Chicken breast – I used cubed skinless boneless chicken breasts but you can use skin on.
  • Chicken broth – use store bought or homemade chicken broth. You can use vegetable broth instead.
  • Seasoning – this calls for garlic and onion powders which means no having to fry items before cooking. You also need Italian seasoning but you can use other seasoning to your taste.
  • Pasta sauce – your favorite pasta sauce will work well here.
  • Cheeses – the cream cheese and grated cheese are optional but really add creaminess. I used grated cheddar but use whichever you like.
top down view of the completed instant pot spaghetti with chicken recipe

How To Make Chicken Spaghetti Instant Pot

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Dump cubed chicken breast, chicken broth, pasta sauce, and seasonings into the Instant Pot.
  2. Break the spaghetti in half and spread it over the top. Use a wooden spoon to submerge it into the liquid. 
  3. Cover and seal the Instant Pot and cook at high pressure for 4 minutes, followed by a 5-minute natural pressure release.
  4. Open the lid and stir. If a lot of liquid remains, let it stand for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  5. Serve or mix in the cheese for a creamier sauce and serve. 
image collage showing the steps for making chicken spaghetti in Instant Pot

Note: Cooking times do not account for the time that it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release. 

Tips For Success

  • Break the pasta in half before you add it to the Instant Pot. This will make it easier to completely submerge it in the liquid.
  • Stir the pasta immediately after opening the Instant Pot to break up any stuck together pieces. Noodles will stick so you do have to stir to break em up.
  • Allow the cooked pasta to sit in the Instant Pot to absorb any remaining liquid.
Close up of a bowl of Instant Pot Chicken spaghetti with a fork stuck in

Delicious Variations

Pressure Cooker Chicken Spaghetti is sooooooooooo easy to customize…

  • Get Saucy – Use your favorite sauce in this recipe or swap it for something new for a different flavor. Try a spicy sauce or even a vodka sauce. Yum!
  • Swap Pasta – You can use any dried pasta cut in this recipe without making any changes to the recipe. 
  • Try Thighs – Chicken thighs are a great swap for the chicken breast. Not only are they incredibly juicy, but they are also often less expensive. 

Budget Friendly Tips

  • Light Lunch – Make a batch of this creamy chicken spaghetti at the beginning of the week to take for a light lunch.
  • Make it a Meal –  Add a side salad or a green veggie and serve it with bread to make it a full meal. 
  • Add Veggies – Adding vegetables like chopped onion, peppers, carrots or broccoli add bulk to this meal along with being a great source of nutrients. 
a serving of instant pot chicken spaghetti

Storage

  • Store – Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. 
  • Freeze – Transfer the cooked pasta to a freezer-safe container for an easy freezer meal. Store for up to 4 months.
  • Thaw – overnight in the fridge.
  • Reheat – in the microwave or bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. 

Meal Prep With Leftovers

This is a great recipe for meal prep. Cook once and eat for days.

  • This recipe stores for 4 days so you can eat it on the day you cook it plus for more days.
  • Separate leftover pasta into up to 4 portions in airtight meal prep containers (microwave safe) and let cool completely with the lids off.
  • When cool, close them and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
  • To reheat it is best to add a splash of water and then reheat in 1 minute timings in the microwave till warmed through.
  • To vary it up through the week feel free to add in other leftovers like cooked veggies, tomatoes, cheese and dressings.
A glass meal prep jar filled with pressure cooker chicken spaghetti for dinner.

FAQs

Do I Need To Add 2 Cups of Chicken Stock?

Yes! The tomato sauce alone will not create enough steam to bring the Instant Pot to pressure and cook the pasta and chicken.

The liquid is essential, but you can use plain water instead of chicken stock. You might need to add extra herbs if using plain water.

Can I Use Homemade Pasta Sauce?

You sure can. The amount of sauce is what’s important so make sure you have 14oz. of sauce.

You can also use canned tomato sauce but you may want to add a tablespoon of sugar as well.

Can I Make This With Frozen Chicken?

Frozen Chicken will need a little bit more cook time during which the pasta will over cook. So I recommend using thawed / fresh chicken.

Can I use A different Type of Pasta?

You can use other types of pasta like penne and fusilli. Keep the cooking time the same.

More Recipes You May Like

  • Instant Pot Chicken Thighs.
  • Dump and Start Instant Pot Chicken Stew.
  • Instant Pot Tortellini Soup.
  • Instant Pot Parmesan Chicken.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Tools Needed

  • An Instant Pot.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Measuring cups.

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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti in an instant pot with herb garnish

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

This instant pot pasta is an easy and hearty recipe the whole family will love
4.12 from 9 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Western
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (473ml) chicken broth
  • 14 ounces (414ml) pasta sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • salt to taste
  • 8 ounces (200g) spaghetti broken in half
  • ½ pound (226g) skinless boneless chicken breast cubed
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese optional
  • 3 tablespoons grated cheese of your choice optional

Instructions

  • Add the chicken broth, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and salt into the Instant Pot insert without mixing.
  • Then spread the pasta out over the liquid making sure the pasta is submerged.
  • Place the chicken cubes on top of the pasta
  • Place lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing, select pressure cook / manual high pressure, and set for 4 minutes.
  • Allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) of 5 minutes and then do a Quick Pressure Release (cover the vent as the liquid will spurt). Once done, carefully open the lid.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes for the liquid to be absorbed then mix, making sure to separate the spaghetti (as some of the noodle will clump together).
  • This can be served as is, but if you want a richer meal then quickly mix in the cream cheese and grated cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Adjust seasonings as needed, add any toppings or mix-ins, and serve.

Notes

Tips For Success

  • Break the pasta in half before you add it to the Instant Pot. This will make it easier to completely submerge it in the liquid.
  • Stir the pasta immediately after opening the Instant Pot to break up any stuck together pieces. Noodles will stick so you do have to stir to break em up.
  • Allow the cooked pasta to sit in the Instant Pot to absorb any remaining liquid.

Delicious Variations

Pressure Cooker Chicken Spaghetti is sooooooooooo easy to customize…
  • Get Saucy – Use your favorite sauce in this recipe or swap it for something new for a different flavor. Try a spicy sauce or even a vodka sauce. Yum!
  • Swap Pasta – You can use any dried pasta cut in this recipe without making any changes to the recipe. 
  • Try Thighs – Chicken thighs are a great swap for the chicken breast. Not only are they incredibly juicy, but they are also often less expensive. 

Budget Friendly Tips

  • Light Lunch – Make a batch of this creamy chicken spaghetti at the beginning of the week to take for a light lunch.
  • Make it a Meal –  Add a side salad or a green veggie and serve it with bread to make it a full meal. 
  • Add Veggies – Adding vegetables like chopped onion, peppers, carrots or broccoli add bulk to this meal along with being a great source of nutrients. 

Weight Watchers Points

There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg

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Comments

  1. Rebecca Smith

    January 25, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect meal for the whole family – my kids love this and it is so easy to make!

    Reply
  2. rika

    January 25, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    5 stars
    This spaghetti looks easy to make! The chicken makes it a perfect meal.

    Reply
  3. Beth Sachs

    January 25, 2021 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    My kids are going to LOVE this spaghetti with chicken! The perfect family-friendly meal.

    Reply
  4. Beth

    January 25, 2021 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    This looks good and so delicious! My kids are going to love this recipe! Can’t wait to give this a try!

    Reply
  5. Gail Montero

    January 25, 2021 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love my instant pot and using it to make a delicious pasta recipe for my family is a time-saver for sure. Love all the yummy flavors here!

    Reply
  6. Ivan N Fernandez

    April 19, 2022 at 11:23 pm

    1 star
    Burn notice

    Reply
    • Michael Ye

      June 26, 2022 at 12:42 am

      1 star
      SAME – BURN NOTICE

      Reply
  7. tre

    June 07, 2022 at 6:10 am

    5 stars
    tea

    Reply
  8. Okie

    July 27, 2022 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! I accidentally mixed the spices together, but it didn’t affect it at all. The cream cheese option made it so dang better! Then I added graded parmesan cheese. Definitely follow the steps regarding the spaghetti noodles.

    Reply
  9. Fred Flint

    February 27, 2023 at 12:45 am

    Why do you not mix it. That’s doesn’t make sense. You want the sauce and spice flavors to mix and soak into the chicken and spaghetti. It will still steam. If it is to prevent the burn notice then the pasta sauce should go on top of the spaghetti.

    Reply

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