Instant Pot Pizza Chicken Bake

Instant Pot Pizza Chicken Bake–chicken and spaghetti with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. An easy dump and go Instant Pot recipe.

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Instant Pot Pizza Chicken Bake

This is an easy weeknight recipe that can be made in just a few minutes. Kids and adults both love this dish that is a cross between chicken, spaghetti and pizza.

When I was growing up my mom would make a dish of chicken, red sauce, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. We would serve it over the top of spaghetti. It was always one of our favorite dinners. This pizza chicken bake kind of reminded me of that dish and I really liked it.

I used chicken tenderloins but I think if you used boneless skinless chicken thighs that were cut up into chunks it would be even better. Next time I make this I’m also going to throw in some chopped mushrooms.

Ingredients/Substitution Ideas

• Chicken tenderloins–you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks.
• Italian seasoning–or you can make your own.
• Garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil
• Chicken broth–or water and Better than Bouillon chicken base
• Spaghetti–or rotini or elbow macaroni
• Spaghetti sauce–I used a jar of Ragu but use your favorite type of pasta sauce
• Pepperoni–I buy these pre-sliced
• Mozzarella cheese–I like to shred my own for better consistency and meltability

Steps

1. Coat chicken in seasonings: Add chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and olive oil to a ziplock bag or a container with a lid. Shake well to coat the chicken well. 
2. Layer ingredients into pot: Pour broth into Instant Pot. Add chicken into pot. Scatter the spaghetti pieces on top. Dump the spaghetti sauce evenly over the spaghetti. Layer the pepperoni pieces on top. Don’t stir. 
3. Pressure cook: Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let the pot sit for 10 minutes and then move valve to venting. 
4. Cheese it up: Stir well. Sprinkle the cheese on top and let it melt (I used my air fryer lid* to speed up the melting. I did 1 minute at 325°F). 
5. Serve: Scoop onto plates and serve. 

Notes/Tips

• Try adding in chopped mushrooms and green peppers to make it more like a supreme pizza.
• You can make this with another type of pasta like rotini or elbow macaroni. Keep the cooking time the same.
• Serve with green salad and garlic bread.
• I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 3 or 8 quart pot.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Other recipes you can make with spaghetti are Instant Pot Southern Chicken Spaghetti and Instant Pot Firefighter’s Spaghetti.

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More Instant Pot recipe with chicken and pasta…

• Instant Pot Chicken Supreme Pasta
• Instant Pot “Stole My Boyfriend” Tetrazzini
• Instant Pot Firefighter’s Spaghetti
• Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Spaghetti

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