Dump And Start Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

FAQs

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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