Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodles – This easy Instant Pot chicken noodle recipe has a ton of flavor, and is super quick to make. If you get a craving for a comforting chicken and pasta dish, this Instant Pot chicken pasta is both filling and yummy, perfect for a weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the Instant Pot Chicken Noodle
- 1 1/2 lb (700g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
- 1 lb (450g) cooked pasta
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 4 oz can chopped green chilis
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- Fresh chopped parsley, optional
- Red chili pepper flakes, optional
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Directions
1. To make the Instant Pot chicken noodles: Turn your Instant Pot to the “saute” mode and melt butter. Once the butter is melted add in the chicken thighs and saute for about 5-6 minutes on all sides minutes. Add chicken stock, green chilis, garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, pepper, and cream cheese.
2. Cover the Instant Pot and turn the valve to “sealing”. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes. Once done, let the pressure release.
3. While chicken is cooking in the Instant Pot, cook pasta to al dense, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
4. When time is up, carefully remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Shred chicken using two forks.Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Stir in the cooked pasta and reheat quickly in “saute” mode for one minute.
6. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and red chili pepper flakes and serve the Instant Pot chicken noodle. Enjoy!
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Tips for the Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Recipe
- Go easy on the salt as cream cheese is already salty.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs, but we find chicken thighs are more juicy and flavorful for this recipe.
- Omit pasta and make a big batch of the Instant Pot chicken to use in your tacos, casseroles, or sandwiches!
