American-Style Chicken & Tomato Pressure Cooker Pasta
A quick and easy one-pot pasta dish with chicken, tomatoes, and garlic, cooked in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 (about 8 oz) chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into 1inch piece
Substitute: Chicken breast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 4 oz fettuccine pasta broken in half
Substitute: Penne or rotini
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes canned undrained
Substitute: Fresh diced tomatoes (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 medium onion chopped
Substitute: 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Substitute: 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Substitute: Vegetable oil
Equipment Needed
- • Instant Pot or pressure cooker
- • Chef's knife
- • Cutting board
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
700
Protein
50g
Carbs
70g
Fat
20g
Instructions
- 1
Turn the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' function. Add the olive oil and heat for 1 minute.
⏱️ 1 minute
Technique: sautéing
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Technique: sautéing
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 30 seconds
Technique: sautéing
- 4
Add the diced chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 minutes
Technique: sautéing
- 5
Turn off the 'Sauté' function.
⏱️ 5 seconds
Technique: stopping
- 6
Add the undrained diced tomatoes, fettuccine pasta, dried basil, chicken broth, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged in liquid.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Technique: combining
- 7
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 5 minutes at high pressure.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Technique: pressure cooking
- 8
Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure by carefully turning the valve to 'Venting'.
⏱️ 5 minutes
Technique: pressure releasing
- 9
Carefully open the lid. Stir the pasta and chicken together. If the sauce is too thin, turn on the 'Sauté' function and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your liking.
⏱️ 2 minutes
Technique: thickening
- 10
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 1 minute
Technique: plating
💡 Chef's Tips
Add a tablespoon of cream cheese or heavy cream at the end for a creamier sauce.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Not ensuring the pasta is submerged in liquid will result in uneven cooking.
- • Overcooking the pasta will make it mushy.
- • Forgetting to release the pressure.
Why Easy?
✓ What makes it easier:
- • One-pot cooking
- • Simple ingredients
- • Minimal prep
! What requires attention:
- • Understanding Instant Pot pressure settings
