Paula Deen’s Chicken Casserole–a quick and easy one-pot Instant Pot pasta made with tender chicken, penne and a creamy cheesy sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Paula Deen’s Chicken Casserole
This recipe really hit the spot! It comes together so quickly, and the sauce is incredibly flavorful without being too heavy. Even though it’s made with sour cream, it’s not overpowering at all…you’d hardly know it’s there, just that the sauce is smooth and creamy. The chicken and pasta turn out perfectly tender, making every bite so satisfying. It’s also really easy to customize. You can stir in peas, spinach, broccoli, or green beans to add some greens, and you can switch up the pasta with macaroni, rotini, or ziti depending on what you have on hand. This is one you’ll want to add to the rotation! (Recipe adapted from 100K Recipes.)
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Butter–or olive oil
- Onion–or shallot
- Garlic–or 1 tsp garlic powder
- Chicken broth–or water and Better than Bouillon chicken base
- Penne pasta–or ziti
- Cooked chicken–I used rotisserie turkey
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Sour cream–or plain Greek yogurt
- Cheddar cheese–or Colby Jack
- Monterey Jack cheese–or mozzarella
Steps
Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add the butter into pot and let it melt. Add in the onion and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
Sprinkle in the penne. Spread chicken over the top of the pasta. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
Stir in the sour cream, cheddar and monterey jack.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes/Tips
- Serve with green salad, garlic bread or roasted vegetables
- I used my 4 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 3, 6 or 8 quart pot.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting.
- For extra protein, you can increase the chicken slightly without adjusting the liquid.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This can be frozen, but the texture may change slightly due to the dairy.
- Other recipes you can make with sour cream are Soft Lemon Sugar Cookies and Instant Pot No Time To Cook Chicken.
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Paula Deen’s Chicken Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
A quick and easy one-pot Instant Pot pasta made with tender chicken, penne and a creamy cheesy sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz penne
- 2 heaping cups chopped cooked chicken (I used rotisserie chicken)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add the butter into pot and let it melt. Add in the onion and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle in the penne. Spread chicken over the top of the pasta. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Stir in the sour cream, cheddar and monterey jack.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Category: Chicken, Pasta
- Method: Instant Pot
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