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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Orzo

A close-up of a white bowl filled with Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Orzo, topped with fresh parsley.
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Make a comforting, creamy chicken and orzo one-pot meal quickly using your Instant Pot.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add olive oil. When hot, add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the uncooked orzo and chicken broth to the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any browned bits.
  5. Nestle the partially cooked chicken back into the liquid. Do not stir after adding the orzo and liquid.
  6. Secure the lid and set the vent to Sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook (High Pressure) for 5 minutes.
  7. When the cooking time is complete, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to Venting for a Quick Release (QR) of any remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid. Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  9. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of chicken broth by 1/4 cup.
  • Shred the chicken after cooking if you prefer a shredded texture instead of diced pieces.
  • If you do not have heavy cream, you can substitute with whole milk, but the final dish will be less rich.

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