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Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

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By: Diana Posted: 6/1/22 Updated: 7/3/22

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Overhead shot of bruschetta chicken pasta in the instant pot with a wooden spoon. And overlay text that says "Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta"

Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is an easy weeknight meal that is done in the Instant Pot, in under 30 minutes. You will love the fresh flavors, with a kick of garlic, basil, and parmesan cheese.

Bruschetta chicken pasta served in a pasta bowl, with extra parmesan cheese and a fork on the side.

If you love tomato and basil bruschetta, juicy chicken, and creamy pasta, then you’re going to love this recipe! Based on my fresh tomato bruschetta recipe, and this one-pan Bruschetta Chicken, I decided to make an Instant Pot version but with the addition of pasta. And it’s now a new favorite in our house!

This Instant Pot chicken recipe is simple to make and can easily be tailored to your liking. If you want a bit more of a kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes. For a creamier pasta, add in a cup of heavy cream when you stir in the parmesan cheese at the end. Whatever you choose to do, it will be delicious and I will provide you with some suggestions below.

The dish comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s an easy job of dump and start, which makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Close up shot of bruschetta chicken pasta in the instant pot with a wooden spoon

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. Pasta and Chicken – Everyone loves dinner when it has pasta and chicken in it. It’s filling, simple, and delicious.
  2. Dump and Start – This bruschetta chicken pasta is so easy, that all you have to do is prep, dump in the instant pot, start, add the fresh ingredients and you’re ready to eat!

Key ingredients

Here’s what you need to make this chicken pasta:

Ingredients needed for making instant pot bruschetta chicken pasta

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Chicken: I used boneless and skinless chicken breasts that I thawed completely, and then diced up into bite-size pieces. If you prefer dark meat, chicken thighs will definitely work in this dish.
  • Pasta: Go for good quality dry (uncooked) pasta, any short pasta shape works that’s not too small, i.e, penne, fusilli, bow ties, rigatoni… you get the point! Just avoid very small pasta like elbow macaroni as it will be overcooked.

Tip!

I use 12 ounces (340g) of pasta to make this recipe, but if you want to use the whole box (16 ounces) that’s perfectly fine. You can also add one more chicken breast that’s diced up into pieces. The only thing to look for, is that the pasta is almost covered in liquid before pressure cooking so feel free to add more water if necessary.

  • Diced Tomatoes: One 15-ounce (400g) can of diced tomatoes is what you need for this recipe. I provided some substitutions in the FAQs sections if you need it.
  • Seasonings: To flavor the chicken and the pasta, I added Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and olive oil.
  • For the Bruschetta Topping: I used Roma tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

How To Make Bruschetta Chicken pasta in the instant pot

Collage of four images showing how to make bruschetta topping, and how to cook chicken and pasta in the instant pot
  1. Make the bruschetta topping, in a bowl combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside.
  2. To the instant pot, add the chicken, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, and diced tomatoes. Give everything a good mix.
  3. Add the pasta so it’s on top of the chicken, then add water (the water should cover the pasta or almost cover it – see the first image of the collage below).
Collage of four images showing how to make bruschetta chicken pasta in the instant pot, cooking the pasta and chicken and then mixing in the topping and parmesan cheese.
  1. Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure that the vent is in SEALING position. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 3 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and start pressure cooking.
  2. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam and remove the lid.
  3. Give everything a good stir (the pasta will absorb most of the water). Add parmesan, and bruschetta topping, stir well, cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra fresh basil and parmesan before serving.

Tip!

After pressure cooking, when you remove the lid you will find that the pasta floating in a lot of liquid, don’t worry! The pasta will absorb all of it as it sits with the toppings for 5 minutes (under the lid).

Overhead shot of bruschetta chicken pasta in the instant pot with a wooden spoon

Recipe Tips

  • Don’t sear the chicken before pressure cooking. Chicken breast meat is very easy to overcook, so don’t add an extra step of searing it before pressure cooking.
  • For creamier pasta, mix in half a cup of heavy cream or sour cream at the very end.
  • If you’re serving this to children, adjust the amount of the fresh garlic. This dish is quite garlicky if you make it as written, so adjust to your preference.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of balsamic glaze right before serving.

Storing Tips

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw the pasta in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it with a splash of water on the stove over low heat until warmed through.

Overhead shot of 2 bowls of bruschetta chicken pasta, and fresh basil on the side.

What To Serve With

This bruschetta chicken pasta is a complete meal on its own, but if you want to round it out with a side dish, here are some ideas:

Bread: Homemade garlic bread is always a good idea, if you have more time try making these delicious Olive Garden breadsticks, or my favorite Texas Roadhouse Rolls.

Salad: Serve the chicken and pasta with a side of Simple Side Salad, homemade Caesar Salad, or Olive Garden Salad.

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Taking some pasta with a fork

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?

Yes, you can. You don’t need to adjust the cooking time if using frozen chicken.

Do I need to thaw the chicken before cooking?

I prefer to thaw completely. But you don’t need to thaw the chicken if you don’t have time, however, I do recommend that you dice it into small pieces before cooking.

Can I use other pasta shapes?

Yes, any short pasta shape works that’s not too small, i.e, penne, fusilli, bow ties, rigatoni. Avoid small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or orzo as these will be overcooked.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes, you can double the recipe, but you will need to cook it in two batches since you can’t fit double the amount of ingredients in a 6-quart Instant Pot.

What can I use instead of diced tomatoes?

You can substitute crushed tomatoes, or whole peeled tomatoes that you’ve diced yourself. If using whole peeled tomatoes, you might need to add a bit more water (you want to make sure that the pasta is almost covered in liquid before it’s cooked).

When do I add the bruschetta topping?

So here’s what I do, I mix in ¾ of the mixture after pressure cooking and then let the pasta sit with the topping under a lid. This does 2 things: the garlic is cooked a little using residual heat, and the pasta will absorb the liquid. I then use the remaining topping as a garnish right before serving and do an extra sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese, and extra fresh basil.

This bruschetta chicken pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s full of flavor. The dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy families. And because it’s made in the Instant Pot, cleanup is a breeze! Simply add all of the ingredients to the pot, set it, and forget it until dinner time. This bruschetta chicken pasta is sure to become a new family favorite. Serve it with a side of garlic bread or salad and enjoy!

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Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Rest time: 5 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Author: Diana
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This Instant Pot bruschetta chicken pasta is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor, and done in under 30 minutes.
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This Instant Pot bruschetta chicken pasta is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor, and done in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 15-ounce (400g) can diced tomatoes undrained, See note 1 for sub
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 ounces penne pasta uncooked, See note 2
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese freshly from a block

For the bruschetta topping:

  • 4 plum tomatoes diced
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil loosely packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Instructions

  • Make the bruschetta topping, in a bowl combine tomatoes, red onion, garlic basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir and set aside.
  • To the instant pot, add the chicken, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, and diced tomatoes. Give everything a good mix.
  • Add the pasta so it’s on top of the chicken, then add water (the water should cover the pasta, or almost cover).
  • Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure that the vent is in SEALING position. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 3 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking.
  • When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam and remove the lid.
  • Give everything a good stir (the pasta will absorb most of the water). Add parmesan, and bruschetta topping, stir well, cover with a lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra fresh basil and parmesan before serving.

Notes:

  1. Diced tomatoes substitute: You can substitute crushed tomatoes or whole peeled tomatoes that you’ve diced yourself. If using whole peeled tomatoes, you might need to add a bit more water (you want to make sure that the pasta is almost covered in liquid before it’s cooked).
  2. Pasta: I use 12 ounces (340g) of pasta to make this recipe, but if you want to use the whole box (16 ounces) that’s perfectly fine. You can also add one more chicken breast that’s diced up into pieces. The only thing to look for, is that the pasta is almost covered in liquid before pressure cooking so feel free to add more water if necessary.
  3. Using frozen chicken: I recommend always thawing the chicken before cooking, but if you’re short on time you can use frozen chicken just dice it up into small pieces. You do not need to adjust the cooking time.
  4. Don’t sear the chicken before pressure cooking. Chicken breast meat is very easy to overcook, so don’t add an extra step of searing it before pressure cooking.
  5. For creamier pasta, mix in half a cup of heavy cream or sour cream at the very end.
  6. If you’re serving this to children, adjust the amount of the fresh garlic. This dish is quite garlicky if you make it as written, so adjust to your preference.
  7. For extra flavor, you can add a drizzle of balsamic glaze right before serving.
  8. Storing: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months. When ready to eat, thaw the pasta in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat it with a splash of water on the stove over low heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 302kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 42mg, Sodium: 624mg, Potassium: 519mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 395IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 97mg, Iron: 2mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Cathy says

    Posted on 6/7/22 at 15:17

    I cook for 1 and do not have a insta pot. How can I adapt your recipes to old school cooking.

    Reply
  2. Natasha says

    Posted on 6/7/22 at 12:24

    5 stars
    I made this pasta last night and it was so delicious, actually. better than the restaurant version that I have tried! Even my picky eaters loved it so much.

    Reply
  3. Michelle says

    Posted on 6/7/22 at 04:18

    3 stars
    Family and I found this lacking in flavour. Ended up adding some chicken bouillon and sour cream as we are not vinegar fans. Will definitely use a large can of diced tomato and add garlic and onion to the pot when cooking the chicken and pasta.

    Will also quadruple the bruschetta for flavour. Fresh basil on top absolutely required as it is simply delicious with it.

    Reply
  4. Kristyn says

    Posted on 6/3/22 at 16:47

    5 stars
    Wow, what a delicious meal!! It’s packed with all my favorite flavors, it was creamy, & the whole family loved it!

    Reply
  5. Kara says

    Posted on 6/3/22 at 16:36

    5 stars
    Easy and delicious! I saved some fresh basil for garnish, and that made it extra yummy!

    Reply

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