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Instant Pot White Chicken Spaghetti

This Instant Pot white chicken spaghetti recipe is perfect for something a bit different. You will love the cheesy goodness this easy pressure cooker recipe brings to the table.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4
Author A Mom's Impression

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms optional
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces thin spaghetti pasta uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup half & half
  • optional: 2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup cold water to thicken the sauce

Instructions

  • Add chicken, oil, onion, and garlic to the instant pot. Sautee until chicken is browned. Add spices and mix well.
  • Stir in mushrooms, broth, and pasta. You may have to break pasta in half as you'll want it to be covered with the liquid. Mix well
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal it. Close the pressure release valve. Set the Instant Pot to manual 8 minutes (high). When cooking cycle is complete, quick release the steam and open the lid.
  • Carefully stir in butter and cream cheese until melted. Add cream and stir well.
  • The Mixture will continue to thicken as it cools, or, if desired, add cornstarch mixture and return the pot to saute until spaghetti boils and begins to thicken.

Notes

*Note: Cooking time does not include time it takes for pressure cooker to come to pressure.