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Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

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4.3 from 42 reviews

This Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a creamy, cheesy one-pot meal combining tender chunks of chicken, spaghetti noodles, vibrant vegetables, and melted Velveeta cheese. Made quickly in the pressure cooker, it’s a comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound dried spaghetti
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 10 ounce can RoTel, drained
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start Sautéing: Press the sauté function on the Instant Pot. Once it reads “Hot,” add the olive oil to the pot.
  2. Brown Chicken: Add the chicken chunks to the pot and cook just until they start to brown, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  3. Add Vegetables: Stir in the diced red bell pepper and onion. Cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Cook Garlic: Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
  5. Cancel Sauté: Press cancel to stop the sauté mode.
  6. Prepare Spaghetti: Break the spaghetti noodles in half and crisscross them over the chicken and vegetables inside the Instant Pot.
  7. Add Liquids and Tomatoes: Pour in the chicken broth evenly over the noodles, then top with the drained RoTel tomatoes.
  8. Pressure Cook: Close and lock the lid. Select manual high pressure and set the cooking time to 5 minutes. Ensure the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  9. Release Pressure: When the cooking is complete, quickly release the pressure by turning the valve to venting.
  10. Mix in Cheese: Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the cubed Velveeta cheese until it melts completely into the spaghetti.
  11. Add Peas: Stir in the thawed peas until warmed through.
  12. Serve: Spoon the chicken spaghetti into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Veggies: Feel free to add more vegetables, like mushrooms or spinach, to boost nutrition and flavor.
  • Chicken broth: Using reduced-sodium chicken broth helps control the salt content in the dish.
  • Velveeta: Adjust the amount of Velveeta cheese based on how cheesy you prefer your spaghetti.
  • RoTel: RoTel adds a mild heat and tang with diced tomatoes and green chilies; use mild RoTel or plain diced tomatoes for less spice.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

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