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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti A comforting bowl of spaghetti tossed in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with tender chicken pieces and topped with fresh parsley. Perfect for a cozy homemade meal.

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

Creamy, cheesy, and ready in just 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is the ultimate weeknight comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
sauce thickening 6 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 671
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted, for sautéing vegetables
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces (boneless, skinless)
  • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced (fresh)
  • 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped (fresh)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced (about 4 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil optional
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for heat
  • 2.5 cups chicken broth low sodium recommended
  • 10 oz thin spaghetti broken in half (uncooked)
  • 1 cup heavy cream for finishing sauce
  • 2 cups medium cheddar cheese shredded (for finishing sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste for seasoning layers

Method
 

  1. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté mode and melt the butter once it reads “HOT.” prep
  2. Add the chopped onions, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic, stirring occasionally. Cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. prep
  3. Stir in the red bell pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cancel the Sauté mode. mix
  4. Layer the chicken pieces evenly in the pot. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and arrange the broken spaghetti on top, pressing it down so it is submerged. assemble
  5. Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select Pressure Cook (High) for 6 minutes. bake
  6. Perform a quick release by moving the valve to Venting. Open the lid and stir gently to separate the noodles. mix
  7. Add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully combined. finish
  8. Turn back to Sauté mode and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently to thicken the sauce. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 250ServingCalories: 671kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 1186mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 333mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Stir immediately after opening to prevent noodles from clumping. Add cream and cheese at the end for the creamiest, rich sauce. Sauté briefly to thicken before serving.

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