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Published: Jun 24, 2021 | Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Hina Gujral

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta

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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a creamy, delicious, one-pot pasta recipe that is ready in under 30 minutes. It is a perfect family dinner idea for busy weeknights with broccoli and chicken.

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One-Pot Wonder

Yes, you can cook delicious pasta in one pot itself. No need to boil the pasta separately or make the sauce in a pan.

In this chicken broccoli pasta, all the cooking from scratch (including sauteeing broccoli) is done in an instant pot.

This one-pot pasta takes less than 30 minutes, from prep work to cooking. That means less cooking/cleaning and more time for enjoying the pasta dinner.

Also, if you are looking for ways to feed broccoli to the family, then this pasta recipe is perfect for you. This is my second favourite broccoli recipe after one-pot broccoli soup.

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Ingredients Required

Here are the ingredients you need to make instant pot chicken broccoli pasta:

Elbow Pasta: Use uncooked pasta of any shape you like.

Broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets are the best for this pasta recipe.

Chicken: Use boneless, skinless, bite-size chicken pieces

Cream: I have used heavy cream. Feel free to use milk

Stock: Chicken or veg stock gives so much flavour to the sauce

Garlic & Onion: I love their flavour in the pasta sauce

Cheese: Any pulling pleasure kinda cheese like Emmental, mozzarella, or cheddar works for this one-pot pasta

Fresh Basil: Use parsley or cilantro if basil is not available

Other Ingredients: Olive Oil, Oregano, Chilli Flakes, Salt

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How To Make Instant Pot Pasta

Chicken Broccoli Pasta is easy to make instant pot pasta recipe. Follow this step-by-step guide:

Saute Broccoli: Set the IP to SAUTE Mode for 5 minutes. Add olive oil and saute the broccoli florets till they are al-dente and slightly roasted. This takes 1 – 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Make Sauce: Next, add garlic, onion, and chicken. Saute for a minute or till the chicken turns pale white. Add stock, cream, cheese, seasoning, and salt, and stir nicely.

Cook Pasta: Add uncooked pasta to the sauce. Stir to mix. Close the lid of the IP. Set PRESSURE Cook mode for 5 minutes. Let the pasta cook in the creamy sauce.

Final Touch: Once pasta is cooked, add sauteed broccoli, and fresh basil and mix nicely. Chicken Broccoli Pasta is ready to serve!

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Recipe Variations

This chicken broccoli pasta is highly customizable. Here are a few of my add-on suggestions:

Vegetables: From green peas, kale, zucchini, and red peppers to sun-dried tomato and cherry tomato, you can add any fresh or frozen vegetable of your choice to the pasta and broccoli.

Meat: If you are a seafood lover, add shrimp instead of chicken or add diced sausages or crispy bacon along with the chicken.

Cheese: This is a cheese-friendly pasta recipe. From Gouda, Cheddar, and Parmesan, to soft Mozarella or Goat Cheese, any of these works perfectly for this pasta recipe.

Serving Suggestion

For a wholesome family dinner, you can serve broccoli pasta with:

Green Salad

Herb Roasted Potato

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Homemade Focaccia Bread

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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a creamy, delicious, one-pot pasta recipe that is ready in 10 minutes. It is a perfect family dinner idea for the busy weeknights. Learn how to make one pot broccoli pasta in a few simple steps.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1173kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

1 Cup = 250 ml

    1 tablespoon = 15 ml

    • 200 gram uncooked elbow pasta (macaroni)
    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Cup broccoli florets
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
    • ½ Cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 Cup (200 gram) boneless, skinless chicken pieces
    • 1 Cup chicken or vegetable stock
    • 1 Cup heavy cream
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
    • ¼ Cup grated cheese (any hard cheese)
    • ½ Cup fresh basil leaves

    Instructions

    • Set the IP to SAUTE Mode for 5 minutes. Add olive oil and saute the broccoli florets till they are al-dente and slightly roasted. This takes 1 – 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
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    • Next, add garlic, onion, and chicken. Saute for a minute or till chicken is pale white in color and tender. Add stock, cream, cheese, seasoning, salt, and stir nicely.
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    • Add uncooked pasta in the sauce. Stir to mix. Close the lid of IP. Set PRESSURE Cook mode for 5 minutes. Let pasta cook in the creamy sauce. In 5 minutes, you will get the al dente pasta. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes more if you need slightly more cooked pasta.
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    • Once pasta is cooked, add sauteed broccoli, fresh basil, and mix nicely. Taste the sauce at this stage and adjust seasoning accordingly. Chicken Broccoli Pasta is ready to serve! Do not cook pasta after adding broccoli or basil.
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    • Serve chicken broccoli pasta with focaccia bread or salad for dinner.

    Recipe Notes:

    • Use boneless, skinless, bite-size chicken pieces for even cooking. 
    • If you are using frozen broccoli, thaw it at room temperature or as per packet instructions before using for making the pasta. 
    • You can use full-fat milk or dairy-free nut milk as well to make the sauce. 
    • You can store broccoli pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days. Reheat in a microwave before serving. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1173kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 678mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2787IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. YtheWait says

      September 17, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      Wow, this roasted chicken recipe is so delicious and the procedure of making it is so easy to follow.

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      • Hina Gujral says

        September 17, 2020 at 5:14 pm

        thanks!

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