One Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta Pressure Cooker Recipe
Easy and comforting one-pot cheesy chicken pasta made in a pressure cooker. Juicy chicken, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked rigatoni all come together for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Avocado oil
- 3 Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or substitute with chicken breasts
- 1 Onion medium, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 16 oz Dry rigatoni pasta
- 24 oz Pasta sauce any kind
- 1 jar Water fill the empty pasta sauce jar
- ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dry parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Turn on the pressure cooker to medium heat and add avocado oil until hot.
- Add chicken and sear until browned on both sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in dry rigatoni pasta, pasta sauce, and water to the pot. Mix thoroughly.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return chicken to the pot and heat through.
- Add ½ cup mozzarella and Parmesan. Stir until melted and combined.
- Top with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella. Cover and let melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy version.