Instant Pot Creamy Chicken & Pasta
Are you looking for a delicious and easy recipe to make in your Instant Pot? Look no further! Instant Pot Creamy Chicken & Pasta dish is not only flavorful but also incredibly convenient to make. Plus, it’s perfect for freezing and enjoying later!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderized and cut into strips (approx. 2 large chicken breasts)
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 package (8 ounces) tri-color spiral pasta
- Water
- 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
Directions
Set Instant Pot to Saute. Add butter and melt. Stir in chicken and red pepper. Cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Turn off Saute.
Add soup, green beans, milk, bacon crumble, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and stir thoroughly.
Stir in pasta. Add enough water to cover the pasta, don’t worry if the pasta isn’t completely submerged. Stir well.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 4 minutes.
When the timer beeps, release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir in the grated Pepper Jack cheese. Serve hot.
Freezing Instructions for Creamy Chicken & Pasta
This dish is perfect for freezing and enjoying in the future. Here’s how you can do it:
- Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe container and allow them to cool. Once cooled, cover the container and freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Since I’m single I like to make it easier for future serving. I divide the dish into single servings before freezing. This way, I have perfectly portioned meals for lunch or dinner.
- For the freezing process, you can use 2-cup glass dishes lined with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with oil and fill each dish halfway with the leftovers. Place the dishes in the freezer overnight.
- Once frozen, remove the dish from the glass container, wrap it in aluminum foil, and store it in a freezer zip bag. Don’t forget to label the bag with the name of the dish and the date before placing it in the freezer.
- When you’re ready to enjoy the meal again, remove the aluminum foil and place the dish back into the glass container. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to heat it up, microwave it for 1 minute, stir, and then heat it for an additional 1 minute. Repeat this process until the dish is thoroughly hot.
Try out this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken & Pasta recipe and enjoy a delicious and hassle-free meal. It’s perfect for busy weekdays or when you’re craving something comforting.
Happy cooking!
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken & Pasta
This recipe is a delicious and easy one-pot meal made in the Instant Pot. It combines tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce for a comforting and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, tenderized and cut into strips (approx. 2 large chicken breasts)
- - 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- - 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- - 1 can (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- - 1 cup frozen green beans
- - 3/4 cup milk
- - 1/4 cup crumbled bacon
- - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- - 1/2 package (8 ounces) tri-color spiral pasta
- - Water
- - 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Saute. Add butter and melt. Stir in chicken and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until chicken is no longer pink. Turn off Saute.
- Add soup, green beans, milk, bacon crumble, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and stir thoroughly. Stir in pasta. Add enough water to cover the pasta, don't worry if the pasta isn't completely submerged. Stir well.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set the timer for 4 minutes.
- When the timer beeps, release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Stir in the grated Pepper Jack cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
Freezing Instructions
This dish is perfect for freezing and enjoying in the future. Here's how you can do it:
- Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe container and allow them to cool. Once cooled, cover the container and freeze it for up to 3 months.
- Since I’m single I like to make it easier for future serving. I divide the dish into single servings before freezing. This way, I have perfectly portioned meals for lunch or dinner.
- For the freezing process, you can use 2-cup glass dishes lined with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with oil and fill each dish halfway with the leftovers. Place the dishes in the freezer overnight.
- Once frozen, remove the dish from the glass container, wrap it in aluminum foil, and store it in a freezer zip bag. Don't forget to label the bag with the name of the dish and the date before placing it in the freezer.
- When you're ready to enjoy the meal again, remove the aluminum foil and place the dish back into the glass container. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator. When you're ready to heat it up, microwave it for 1 minute, stir, and then heat it for an additional 1 minute. Repeat this process until the dish is thoroughly hot.
