Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms
Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms delivers tender bites of chicken and sautéed baby bellas in a rich, velvety sauce that coats every strand of linguine. Cream cheese and Parmesan melt together for a luxurious texture, balanced by garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want comfort with minimal cleanup.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Choose the Saute function on a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Melt the butter in the pot. Add the chicken, mushrooms, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme, and saute until the chicken just begins to brown and the mushrooms begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Press Cancel to end Saute, then remove the chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 2
Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot and stir with a wooden or plastic spoon, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Add the linguine, ensuring the noodles are submerged in the liquid, but do not stir.
- 3
Return the chicken and mushrooms to the pot, placing them on top of the noodles without stirring. Scatter the cream cheese cubes over the chicken, and do not stir. Close and lock the lid, ensuring the pressure/steam release switch is set to Sealing.
- 4
Select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 6 minutes for slightly firm noodles, adding 1 minute if you prefer softer noodles. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 5
Carefully release pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 6
Add the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and parsley, stirring until the cream cheese and Parmesan are fully blended into the pasta sauce and any noodles stuck together have separated. Let the pasta rest in the pot, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 3 to 5 minutes, before serving.
- Calories 707.29 kcal High 35%
- Protein 38.07 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 63.41 g 23%
- Total Fat 32.21 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 16.74 g High 84%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.44 mg High 54%
- Sodium 638.99 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 4.21 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 3.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 286.97 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 3.68 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 190.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 136.2 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 15.33 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 707.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Butter, Chicken Stock, Cream Cheese. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 707.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms healthy?
- Instant Pot Creamy Pasta with Chicken Thighs and Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 707.29 calories and 38.07 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 638.99 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.74 g (84% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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