Instant Pot Chicken Chickpea Pasta | Easy One-Pot Recipe

This 10-minute Instant Pot chicken chickpea pasta combines tender chicken breast, chickpea penne pasta, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese into an easy one-pot meal. You season and lightly sear the chicken first, then let the Instant Pot do the rest, creating a flavorful pasta dish with very little hands-on effort.

Using chickpea pasta adds extra protein and fiber while keeping this recipe naturally gluten-free when all the other ingredients used are certified gluten-free. The marinara sauce coats the pasta beautifully, while shredded chicken and melted mozzarella make this 10-minute Instant Pot chicken chickpea pasta hearty and satisfying.

If you enjoy quick pressure-cooker meals, you may also like our Instant Pot Beef Stew, an easy recipe that makes a flavorful meal with minimal preparation. You can also read our Importance of Protein article to learn more about including protein-rich foods as part of a balanced diet.

This chicken chickpea pasta is a practical choice for a busy weeknight when you want something warm, filling, and easy without using several pots and pans.

Gluten-Free Chickpea Pasta with Chicken

A simple gluten-free chickpea pasta made with tender chicken breast, tomato basil marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and flavorful seasonings. The chicken is seared first, then cooked with the pasta and sauce in a pressure cooker for an easy and comforting meal.

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Prep Time 0 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course main course

Cuisine Fusion, Gluten-Free

Servings 4

Calories 509 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

 

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For marination

• 1 lb chicken breast
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil for marinating
• ½ tsp paprika

Pasta

• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking the chicken
• 2 cups tomato basil marinara sauce
• 8 oz chickpea pasta gluten-free
• 2 cups water
• 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Garnish

• 2 tbsp Parmesan as needed for garnish
• 6 leaves basil leaves as needed for garnish

Instructions

 

Marinate the Chicken

• Add the chicken breast, black pepper, salt, ginger garlic paste, and olive oil to a bowl.
• Rub the seasonings well into the chicken.
• Marinate for 10 minutes, if preferred.

Sear the Chicken

• Add 1 tbsp olive oil and add the chicken.
• Cook for 3 minutes on each side.
• Add the paprika and cook for 1 minute.

Add the Marinara Sauce and Pasta

• Add the tomato basil marinara sauce, gluten-free chickpea pasta, and water.
• Mix well.

Pressure Cook

• Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
• Quick release the pressure.
• Remove the chicken and shred it.
• Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and mix.
• Add the shredded chicken and mix.

Garnish

• Garnish with Parmesan and basil leaves

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 47gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1268mgPotassium: 797mgFiber: 10gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 924IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 7mg

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