Easy Instant Pot Chicken Tetrazzini
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my Disclosure page for more information.
Our Instant Pot Chicken Tetrazzini is comfort food at it’s best. A creamy sauce paired with tender pasta and chicken for a simple one-pot meal. Perfect for weeknights or when you are short on time.
You know that I absolutely love one-pot meals and this one is no different. Some pressure cooker pasta recipes claim to be a one-pot meal, but rthey have you cooking the pasta in a different pot and adding it in later. That’s NOT a one-pot meal in my book!
We’re sharing tips to help you get the best results with this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe, including a printable recipe card.
That’s not the case with my chicken tetrazzini recipe. Everything is cooked in the pressure cooker and it’s ready in under an hour, including the time it takes for the Instant Pot to release the pressure.
If you have a different brand of a pressure cooker, don’t worry you can still follow the same instructions.
If you’re an Instant Pot newbie you may be intimidated. But don’t be! Once you get the hang of it you’ll be making all kinds of recipes. Like homemade Hamburger Helper, Korean ground beef and Instant Pot pulled pork. And I’ve even made apple cider and popcorn in the Instant Pot!
Is Chicken Tetrazzini the same as Chicken Spaghetti?
No, they’re not the same. The difference between chicken spaghetti and tetrazzini really comes down to the sauce. While both have a creamy white sauce, the tetrazzini sauce is made with sour cream and mushrooms or other veggies added.
If you’re interested in a good chicken spaghetti recipe I actually have two in my arsenal. Easy chicken spaghetti is great for a weeknight meal and my kids love it. Or try my best chicken spaghetti recipe for when you want to cut back on some of the calories but still enjoy a family fave.
Instant Pot Chicken Tetrazzini Ingredients Needed
- chicken broth – we like to use low sodium broth
- chicken breasts – this recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken
- onion – diced
- seasonings – salt and cracked black pepper
- sliced mushrooms – use your favorite variety
- sour cream
- spaghetti noodles
- cream of mushroom soup
- Monterey Jack cheese – use freshly shredded cheese for best melting
How To Make Chicken Tetrazzini in the Instant Pot
Pour most of the chicken broth into the inner pot followed by the chicken, onion, salt and pepper.
Switch the valve to the Sealing position and cook for 7-9 minutes on High pressure.
Once it has finished cooking, manually release the pressure and use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees F.
Shred the chicken with two forks and return it back to the inner pot. Pour in the remaining broth, mushrooms, sour cream, spaghetti noodles, and cream of mushroom soup.
Place the lid on, and turn the valve to the Sealing position once again. Cook for 5 minutes on High pressure, then allow it to release naturally for 3 minutes. Manually release the remaining pressure afterward.
Add the cheese and stir well to combine.
Tips for Making Instant Pot Tetrazzini
- Freshly shredded cheese will melt better than pre-shredded cheese from the store.
- We use fresh mushrooms but you can use canned if that’s what you have on hand.
- Use a non-stick liner for easier clean-up.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving if desired.
What We Love About This Recipe:
What should I serve with Instant Pot tetrazzini?
While this is truly is a one-pot meal, we like to serve it with a simple Romaine salad, air fried green beans and sliced bread with butter. And if you’re looking to end with something sweet try our no bake eclair cake.
How to Store Leftover Creamy Chicken Pasta
Store leftover chicken tetrazzini in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat: warm up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a little water or milk to loosen up the sauce if needed.
More Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes…
Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
Instant Pot Chicken Tetrazzini
Equipment
- Non-stick liner optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless skinless, about 1-1.5 pounds
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup sour cream
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, chicken, onion, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot inner liner.2 large chicken breasts, 1/2 medium onion, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper, 2 cups chicken broth
- Set the pressure valve to “Sealing” and cook on “High” pressure for 7-9 minutes. Turn the pressure valve to "Venting" and manually release pressure when done. Chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees F – use a meat thermometer to check.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Return chicken to the inner liner. Add remaining broth, mushrooms, sour cream, pasta and cream of mushroom soup, making sure the pasta is covered.8 ounces sliced mushrooms, 1 cup sour cream, 12 ounces spaghetti, 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- Set pressure valve to “Sealing” and cook on “High” pressure for 5 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 3 minutes, then Manually release the remaining pressure by turning the pressure valve to "Venting".
- Add shredded cheese and stir to combine.1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat: warm on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding additional liquid to loosen up the sauce if needed.
Nutritional Estimate
Nutritional information is provided as a reference, using an online calculator. We recommend verifying the information independently for accuracy.
Could you make this recipe with plain Greek yogurt or a sour cream/yogurt combo to lower the saturated fat content? Thanks!
Sorry but I haven’t tried that substitution. If you give it a try, please come bace and let us know how it turned out, Jean.