{"id":3501,"date":"2021-04-17T23:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-18T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=3501"},"modified":"2021-10-04T08:07:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T14:07:47","slug":"chicken-enchilada-pasta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/chicken-enchilada-pasta\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta<\/strong> is a fusion of Tex-Mex flavors and Italian pasta. It\u2019s a quick, one-pot meal, perfect for a busy weeknight, and it\u2019s one of our favorite <\/em>pressure cooker chicken recipes<\/em><\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Why you’ll love it:<\/strong> Made with ingredients you likely have on-hand, and you get classic enchilada flavors in a quick, all-in-one casserole!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my family\u2019s favorite meals is Mexican Stuffed Shells<\/a>. It\u2019s a surprisingly delicious combination of Italian pasta with Mexican flavors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we needed a way to enjoy this duo even on busy nights, so I developed this Instant Pot casserole recipe that\u2019s complete with tender chicken breasts, spicy enchilada sauce, and melty cheese. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Update: <\/strong>This post has been updated with fresh photos and tips for perfect Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instant Pot Chicken Enchilada Pasta<\/strong> recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a super-fast dump-and-go dinner. The chicken breasts and rotini cook at the same time in the pressure cooker. So after just a 4-minute cook time and a quick pressure release, you have a flavor-packed, well-balanced meal with lean protein, carbs, and spices. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re short on time, you can serve the pasta straight from the pressure cooking pot. Then just top each serving with shredded cheese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do have a few extra minutes, I like to melt the cheese on top with an air fryer lid or in a casserole dish in the oven. The result is a cheesy enchilada pasta recipe that my kids can\u2019t get enough of. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you forgot to defrost the chicken, I love to use a quick defrost for this recipe! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cook the frozen chicken on a trivet with 1 cup water for 1 minute under High Pressure. Then use a quick release, dice, and proceed with the recipe as written. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(For more tips on cooking from frozen, see this post on how to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve also made this cheesy chicken enchilada with pre-cooked chicken, and it works well. No need to change anything in the cooking time. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can I Use Other Kinds of Protein?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My family loves the tender chicken in this recipe. However, other readers have enjoyed using *thinly* diced steak instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you opt to use steak<\/strong>, you might want to brown the steak as a first step to the recipe. Then remove the steak, add the onion, and proceed with the recipe from there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you give this a try, let me know how you like it!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More Cheesy Pasta Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can\u2019t get enough cheesy Instant Pot pasta<\/a>?<\/strong> Then you\u2019ll love these other comforting recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n