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    Home » Recipes » Pasta Recipes

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

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    Chicken spaghetti is a delicious comfort meal, but cooking it in the Instant Pot is a great way to bring comfort to a new level with this simple 1 pot recipe!

    a side view of a plate topped with instant pot chicken spaghetti

    I love simple and easy and this instant pot recipe is both. This cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe also doesn't take too long to come together, which is another great reason to enjoy it.

    I love the heat and flavor from the rotel in this recipe, and you can easily adjust it to taste by simply picking up a can of Hot, Mild, or Medium flavored rotel. This adjustable rotel chicken spaghetti recipe has so many great things to love about it!

    The noodles come out perfectly cooked and the sauce is so creamy and cheesy that even the leftovers are still incredible (and NOT dry) the following day when you reheat them for lunch.

    I swear if, given the chance, I probably could have eaten most of this batch to myself, but unfortunately, I have to share with the hubby and kids, haha.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    ingredients needed for instant pot chicken spaghetti

    🥘 Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Chicken broth
    • Spaghetti noodles
    • Rotel
    • Shredded Chicken
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Garlic powder
    • Onion powder
    • Cream of chicken
    • Cream cheese
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Sour cream

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • 6qt Instant Pot
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Instant Pot chicken spaghetti with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Set Instant Pot to Saute and Set the timer for 5 minutes.

    In the pot, saute the butter and onion until soft (about 3 minutes).

    onions and butter in an instant pot liner

    Add in the minced garlic and then press the Cancel button. Stir to incorporate the garlic.

    Pour in the chicken broth.

    broth added to instant pot liner

    Break the noodles in half so that they can fit inside the Instant Pot. Place them inside the pot, in a scattered manner. The more directions they're going in the less they'll stick together as they cook.

    broken spaghetti noodles added to liquid in instant pot

    Add the can of Rotel (undrained) to the top. DO NOT STIR.

    tomatoes topped over spaghetti noodles and liquid in instant pot

    Scatter your shredded chicken over the top of the Rotel and sprinkle the seasonings over the chicken. DO NOT STIR.

    chicken and seasonings over tomatoes and noodles in instant pot

    Dollop the cream of chicken over the top of the chicken. DO NOT STIR.

    cream of chicken soup spread over chicken and tomatoes in instant pot

    Close the lid and then seal it shut. Set it to High Pressure for 4 minutes, do a 6 minute Natural Pressure Release before releasing the rest manually.

    Open the lid and add in the cubed cream cheese. DO NOT Stir.

    liquid and cubed cream cheese in an instant pot with tomatoes and shredded chicken

    Close the lid again and let continue resting on Keep Warm Mode for another 7-10 minutes.

    Stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir well.

    shredded cheese added to instant pot with chicken spaghetti and cream cheese

    Serve warm.

    cooked chicken spaghetti in an instant pot with a wooden spoon

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    This Instant Pot cheesy chicken spaghetti recipe is very simple and easy if you follow along with the instructions. Using softened cream cheese cuts down on the time needed to heat it up for blending into the pasta for sauce, but cold can be used too.

    You will have to break your long spaghetti noodles in half, or buy them "pot sized" where they come in a box about half the normal length. This is to keep them short enough they can lay flat in the Instant Pot without issues.

    Another good thing to note is that the noodles should be tossed into the pot in a way that they are very scattered around and ununiform in direction. This will prevent them from sticking to each other, so drop them in while fanning them around into every direction.

    Noodles that become stuck together will still cook thoroughly but they wont get sauce between the noodles and will stick together with that noodle starch creating a bit of a pain when you go to stir and break up the chunks.

    Although, my kids actually found noodle clumps to be a fun prize on their plates, so it's totally up to you on what you want to do.

    💭 FAQs

    Can chicken spaghetti be frozen

    If you plan to freeze leftover chicken spaghetti I recommend placing it in a grease aluminum pan with foil or a lid on top. Keep it in the freezer for no more than 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven at350 degrees F, until warmed throughout and reaching at least 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.

    What goes with chicken spaghetti?

    While this pasta dish has a nice kick of flavor from the Rotel it can be served alongside any Italian or Mexican inspired side dishes as well as steamed vegetables or a side salad and garlic bread.

    How long will chicken spaghetti stay in the refrigerator?

    If properly stored in an airtight container in the fridge, I recommend storing for no more than 3-5 days. Reheat before eating.

    a fork twirled on noodles of chicken spaghetti on a plate

    Here are some more great Instant Pot recipes to try

    • Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
    • 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Chili
    • Instant Pot Bacon
    • Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks
    • Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Asparagus
    • Instant Pot Ground Beef

    📖 Recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti
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    5 from 2 votes

    Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

    Chicken spaghetti is a delicious comfort meal, but cooking it in the Instant Pot is a great way to bring comfort to a new level with this simple 1 pot recipe!
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Warming Time 10 mins
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 659kcal
    Cost Recipe $10.68/ Serving $1.78
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    Equipment

    • 6qt Instant Pot
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter ($0.09)
    • 1 small onion, diced (about ¾ cup) ($0.70)
    • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 2 tsp) ($0.10)
    • 4 cups chicken broth (one 32 ounce carton) ($1.33)
    • 16 ounces spaghetti noodles, broken in half ($1.00)
    • 1 can (10oz) Rotel, undrained ($1.24)
    • 2 cups shredded chicken ($2.08)
    • ½ teaspoon salt ($0.05)
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ($0.02)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder ($0.10)
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder ($0.10)
    • 1 can (10.5oz) cream of chicken ($0.50)
    • 8 oz cream cheese (one brick) softened ($1.98)
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ($0.99)
    • ½ cup sour cream ($0.40)
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    Instructions

    • Set your Instant Pot to saute mode and set the timer for 5 minutes.
    • Saute your butter and onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
    • Add in the minced garlic, and push the cancel button. Stir to incorporate the garlic.
    • Pour in the chicken broth.
    • Break your spaghetti noodles in half and lay them in the broth, going every direction. The more scattered they are, the less they'll clump together as they cook.
    • Add your can of Rotel (undrained) over the noodles. DO NOT STIR.
    • Scatter the shredded chicken over the top and then sprinkle the seasonings in. DO NOT STIR.
    • Lay the cream of chicken right over the shredded chicken. DO NOT STIR.
    • Close the lid and seal it. Set it to High Pressure for 4 minutes. Do a 6 minute Natural Pressure Release before releasing the remaining pressure.
    • Open the lid and add in your cubes of cream cheese. DO NOT STIR. Close the lid back up and continue to let it rest on "keep warm" mode for another 7-10 minutes.
    • Stir in the cheddar cheese and sour cream. Stir the mixture together well.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    Using softened cream cheese cuts down on the time needed to heat it up for blending into the pasta for sauce, but cold can be used too.
    You will have to break your long spaghetti noodles in half, or buy them "pot sized" where they come in a box about half the normal length. This is to keep them short enough they can lay flat in the Instant Pot without issues.
    Another good thing to note is that the noodles should be tossed into the pot in a way that they are very scattered around and ununiform in direction. This will prevent them from sticking to each other, so drop them in while fanning them around into every direction.
    Noodles that become stuck together will still cook thoroughly but they wont get sauce between the noodles and will stick together with that noodle starch creating a bit of a pain when you go to stir and break up the chunks.

    Storage

    If you plan to freeze leftover chicken spaghetti I recommend placing it in a grease aluminum pan with foil or a lid on top. Keep it in the freezer for no more than 3 months and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating in the oven at350 degrees F, until warmed throughout and reaching at least 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
    If properly stored in an airtight container in the fridge, I recommend storing for no more than 3-5 days. Reheat before eating.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2scoops | Calories: 659kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.7g | Protein: 32.1g | Fat: 28.8g | Saturated Fat: 15.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 720.4mg | Potassium: 874.8mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 5.5g | Vitamin A: 237.8IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 264.5mg | Iron: 3.4mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
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    Comments

    1. Jackie says

      December 29, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe, but it never says WHEN to add seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder). I put it at the end once I realized it had been missed. But I bet it's best added after the broth. Thank you! I always appreciate a good IP recipe!

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      • Nicole says

        December 29, 2022 at 3:33 pm

        The recipe states to add the seasonings over the top of the shredded chicken. It says this both in the recipe card as well as in the post (near the image illustrating this step). I'm sorry that you missed it, but I'm glad you liked the recipe!

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