Instant Pot Chicken Marinara Rotini

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Looking for an easy toss in the pot, cook for 12 minutes and be done kind of meal? This Instant Pot Chicken Marinara Rotini is just that!

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner idea that will satisfy the whole family, look no further than Instant Pot chicken marinara pasta. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a flavorful marinara sauce for a mouthwatering dish that can be ready in under 30 minutes.

Now that I cook for Sofie too I have been using the Instant Pot more often for quick meals. This pasta turned out great for her and for us! Almost like having chicken Parmesan but without all the work (and no breading).

What you need for this Instant Pot Chicken Marinara Pasta

• Chicken Thighs
• Jarred Marinara Sauce
• Pasta
• Onion
• Garlic
• Diced Tomatoes (Italian)
• Dried Basil
• Cheese

How to make this Instant Pot Chicken Recipe

For this Instant Pot Chicken Marinara Rotini recipe, all you have to do is cut the chicken thighs, toss everything in the Instant Pot , seal & lock the lid, and pressure cook on high 12 minutes!

BOOM DONE. I like to use chicken thighs in the Instant Pot because they are a little more tender (and affordable).

Once it is done cooking, manual release the pressure and unlock the lid.

Then stir and add cheese and cover to let the cheese melt. You can use whatever pasta you want but I used Garden Delight…that way we had veggies in there too 🙂

Let me know if you give this a try! Enjoy 🙂

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Instant Pot Chicken Marinara Rotini

This easy dump and press start Instant Pot recipe is family friendly and great on a busy weeknight!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Equipment

• Insatant Pot

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups pasta dry
• 1 24 oz jar Marinara sauce
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (Italian)
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
• 1 cup water
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups Italian blend shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• Cut chicken thighs into 1″ pieces.
• In Instant Pot, add olive oil, onions, garlic.
• Then add chicken, seasonings, marinara, pasta, and water.
• Seal and lock the lid.
• Set Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
• Once finished cooking, manual release the steam, and unlock lid.
• Stir and top with cheese.
• Then cover for a few minutes until cheese is melted.

Keyword Chicken, dinner, Instant Pot recipes, marinara, Pasta

Looking for other easy Instant Pot recipes? Check out my Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac and my Instant Pot Chicken Sloppy Joe Sliders recipes.

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