Instant Pot Broccoli & Chicken Pasta
This Instant Pot Broccoli and Chicken Pasta is a quick and creamy one-pot meal made with tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and fresh broccoli. It's a family-friendly dinner that's both comforting and easy to make!
Equipment
- Instant Pot Duo Plus https://amzn.to/3ZtzKT8
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups milk (approximate, add more if needed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cups pre-washed and cut broccoli
- 1.5 cups cut up rotisserie chicken or more if you want
- 16 oz dry shell pasta
- grated parmesan cheese garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt a combination of butter and extra virgin olive oil.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the melted fats.
- Sprinkle in the flour evenly, and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until all clumps are gone, and the mixture is smooth and incorporated.
- Cook a few minutes and then whisk in milk until all clumps are gone and everything is incorporated.
- Stir in shredded cheese and stir until it is melted.
- Make pasta in instant pot by adding 16 oz dry small shell noodles with 4 cups water, then place rinsed and cut broccoli on top of the water. Pressure cook on high for 2 minutes, then allow to sit for 8 minutes before manual releasing steam.
- Cut up rotisserie chicken meat into bite size pieces and add to cheese sauce.
- Once noodles/broccoli are complete, pour in cheese sauce you made with the chicken.
- Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition information is estimated and does not adhere to U.S. FDA NLEA guidelines.
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