Instant Pot Chicken Sugo Rigatoni with Ricotta – Recipe

Instant Pot Chicken Sugo with Creamy Ricotta is a quick and comforting Italian-inspired dish that makes the perfect weeknight meal.

I still adore my electric pressure cooker, even after many years.  There are so many easy recipes to create in this great kitchen tool and making a delicious pasta dinner is one of them.  My Beef Rigatoni is a stand-out when cooked in an Instant Pot because it can hold up to the heavy steam with just a few minutes of cooking, and still remain al dente.  This Chicken Sugo Rigatoni with Ricotta cheese is simple perfection and another great pasta meal made effortlessly.

My quick Chicken Sugo is made with cooked leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken, and a can of whole tomatoes.  To begin, an onion is sauteed for a couple of minutes – the start of layering flavor. The other ingredients are tossed together and then cooked into a beautiful pasta meal in about 15 minutes.  That’s counting the time it takes for the electric pressure cooker to build steam and release.

This saucy Instant Pot Chicken Sugo Rigatoni served with a big dollop of creamy white ricotta can be so heartwarming and always tastes so good after a busy day.  It’s easy cooking with big flavors.

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Ingredients

• 1 white onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cup cooked shredded chicken
• 12 ounces rigatoni or other large dry pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• olive oil for cooking and drizzling

Tips

• If pasta is too al dente, press saute function and cook for a couple more minutes
• You can substitute cooked shredded pork, turkey or beef
• Diced fresh tomatoes would also work well during the summertime

(Serves 4)

To Prepare:

1. In an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker, add 2 teaspoons olive oil and sliced onions.  Sauté for 3 minutes, turn off heat.
2. Add tomatoes and stir.  Break tomatoes apart with wooden spoon.  Add chicken, rigatoni, and butter, stir.
3. Place lid on top and seal.  Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.  Let pot release naturally for 3 minutes, then manually release steam.
4. Remove lid and stir.  Spoon into bowls and top with a big dollop of ricotta cheese.  Enjoy!

This Instant Pot Chicken Sugo Rigatoni with Creamy Ricotta is so delicious that it will definitely become part of your monthly meal plan.  You can double the recipe, but add a couple more minutes of cooking time.