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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Rigatoni

This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Rigatoni is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked rigatoni are coated in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
Pasta
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta about 4 cups
Other
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.6666666666666666 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in Instant Pot with olive oil until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze pot with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add chicken and remaining broth.
  4. Add rigatoni, pushing it down into the liquid. Pressure cook on High for 5 minutes.
  5. Natural pressure release for 2 minutes, then quick release. Stir in heavy cream and simmer. Add Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Let rest for 3-5 minutes. Garnish with basil and Parmesan.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and shred the meat after cooking.