Creamy Italian Pressure Cooker Chicken Pasta

An easy one-pot pressure cooker chicken pasta made with Italian dressing, cream cheese, penne, and simple seasonings.

By Manny Michael

30 minutes

Dinner

Italian

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts, fresh or slightly frozen
• 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed
• About 1/2 cup Italian dressing, or a little more
• Red pepper seasoning, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Garlic, minced
• 1/2 box penne pasta
• 4 oz cream cheese, cut into small cubes

Instructions

1. Add chicken breasts to the pressure cooker.
2. Pour in 1/2 cup water and Italian dressing.
3. Season with red pepper seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and minced garlic.
4. Stir everything around a little.
5. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
6. Let naturally release for 8 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
7. Remove the lid and shred the chicken.
8. Add the penne pasta.
9. Make sure there are at least 2 cups of liquid in the pot and that the pasta is covered. Add more water if needed.
10. Put the lid back on and pressure cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not go longer or the noodles can get mushy.
11. Quick release the pressure.
12. Stir in cream cheese.
13. Place the lid back on for a few minutes to help the cream cheese soften.
14. Stir until creamy and serve.