Get dinner on the table in a hurry with this Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pasta. This flavorful meal is quick and easy!
Jalapeno Popper Pasta
If you are looking for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner idea that’s a little bit different from your normal fare – this Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pasta recipe is for you! I sure hope you’ll give it a try!
When I first got my Instant Pot, I was a little hesitant to use it. Now, I use it all. the. time!! I love that I can cook everything in one pot and cleanup is super easy!
Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pasta Recipe
- boneless, skinless chicken breast
- jalapeños
- olive oil
- garlic
- chicken broth water
- pasta shells
- bacon
- cream cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
How to make Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pasta
Time needed: 25 minutes
How to make Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pasta
- Saute and deglaze.
Heat the electric pressure cooker on “Saute” mode until the pan is hot. Add the oil, chicken, jalapenos, and garlic, cooking until the chicken is cooked on all sides. (The chicken does not need to be completely cooked through at this point.) Deglaze the bottom of the pot by adding the chicken broth or water and scraping the bottom with a flat wooden spoon. Cancel the saute mode.
- Add pasta.
Add the pasta shells to the pot. Do not stir.
- Cook.
Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to “manual” or “pressure cook” for 6 minutes. Quick-release the pressure when the cook cycle is complete.
- Stir in.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese, bacon, and 2 cups of cheese into the pasta. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with additional bacon if desired. Place the lid over the pressure cooker just until the cheese melts.
- Serve.
Serve immediately.
Jalapeno Popper Pasta: FAQs
Sure! As long as it’s 16 oz. you should be fine.
Although I have never added anything else aside from what the recipe calls for, I think corn would be great!
If you gave this recipe a try, I woudl love to hear your feedback. Leave me a comment down below letting me know how it went. How did your family like the recipe? If you ran into any problems, let me know that too so I can help troubleshoot what might have gone wrong.
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Instant Pot Chicken Jalapeno Popper Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 2 – 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 box pasta shells 16 oz.
- ½ cup cooked chopped bacon plus more for garnish if desired
- 1 package cream cheese, at room temperature 8 oz.
- 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the electric pressure cooker on “Saute” mode until the pan is hot. Add the oil, chicken, jalapenos, and garlic, cooking until the chicken is cooked on all sides. (The chicken does not need to be completely cooked through at this point.) Deglaze the bottom of the pot by adding the chicken broth or water and scraping the bottom with a flat wooden spoon. Cancel the saute mode.
- Add the pasta shells to the pot. Do not stir.
- Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to “manual” or “pressure cook” for 6 minutes. Quick-release the pressure when the cook cycle is complete.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream cheese, bacon, and 2 cups of cheese into the pasta. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with additional bacon if desired. Place the lid over the pressure cooker just until the cheese melts.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Change it up by adding corn with the pasta before pressure cooking!
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I am very surprised that I am the first to comment on this recipe. I am making if for the second time as we speak. This was a huge hit with the whole family! My teenagers were the ones that asked for it tonight we decided to tweak it just a bit to to their tastes. We used a pound of bacon and used pepper jack cheese to spice it up. Can’t wait for it to be done. 5 Star Recipe!