Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Thighs and Mushroom Pasta

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Thighs and Mushroom Pasta.

1. Step 1

   Start by setting your Instant Pot to the Sauté function and melting a generous pat of butter in the pot.

2. Step 2

   Once the butter is bubbling, toss in the chicken pieces along with sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, dried rosemary, and dried thyme.

3. Step 3

   Sauté everything together for about five minutes, allowing the chicken to brown and the mushrooms to soften, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

4. Step 4

   When the chicken is looking good, press Cancel to stop the Sauté function.

5. Step 5

   Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the chicken and mushrooms from the pot and set them aside for now.

6. Step 6

   Next, pour in the chicken stock, followed by a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

7. Step 7

   Give it a good stir, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to release any tasty browned bits that have stuck there.

8. Step 8

   Now, it’s time to add the broken linguine.

9. Step 9

   Gently place the noodles into the pot, ensuring they’re submerged in the liquid but resist the urge to stir just yet.

10. Step 10

    Return the chicken and mushrooms to the pot, layering them on top of the noodles.

11. Step 11

    Distribute the cream cheese cubes over the chicken, letting them sit on top without stirring.

12. Step 12

    This will create a creamy sauce as it cooks.

13. Step 13

    Close and lock the lid, making sure the pressure release valve is set to Sealing.

14. Step 14

    Select high pressure and set the timer for six minutes for perfectly al dente pasta (if you prefer softer noodles, add an extra minute).

15. Step 15

    Remember, it will take about 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.

16. Step 16

    Once the timer goes off, it’s time for a little excitement! Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method as per your Instant Pot’s instructions, which should take around five minutes.

17. Step 17

    When the pressure is fully released, unlock and remove the lid, revealing a deliciously fragrant dish.

18. Step 18

    Stir in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and freshly chopped parsley.

19. Step 19

    Mix everything together until the cream cheese and Parmesan are fully blended into a luscious sauce, and any clumped noodles are separated.

20. Step 20

    Let the pasta sit for about three to five minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sauce to thicken just right before serving.

21. Step 21

    Enjoy your creamy chicken and mushroom linguine, a comforting dish that’s sure to impress!.