1. Pour the olive oil evenly over the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the chicken tenders, lining the tenders up in one even layer. Season the chicken with salt and garlic powder. 
2. Pour marinara sauce on top of the chicken.
3. Add the penne pasta, spreading it out in an even layer. Do NOT stir.
4. Measure out the two cups of water. Pour the water into the empty marinara jar and shake the jar with a lid to get all of the sauce off the sides of the jar. Gently pour the water into the Instant Pot, over the pasta. Remember, do NOT stir.
5.  Make sure all of the pasta is covered by water and not poking up out of the liquid. If needed, gently press down on the pasta to make sure each noodle is mostly under the water. 
6. Lock the lid in place. Make sure the steam valve is in the sealed position. Press the Manual button and program the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. 
7. When the cooking time is done, use a quick release to release the pressure instantly. 
8. The sauce will seem watery right when you open the lid. Don’t worry! Mix the pasta well. Use tongs to take the chicken tenders out of the pot, shaking off most of the tomato sauce, and lay the chicken tenders on a cutting board. 
9. Add the grated cheese to the pasta and stir well again.
10. Cut the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt if needed. Add the chicken back to the pot. 
11. Make sure the Instant Pot is turned off, set the lid gently on top and let the pasta sit for 5 to 10 minutes for the sauce to thicken up and the pasta to fully cook.  
12. Top with fresh basil or oregano and crunchy panko breadcrumbs. 

Crunchy Breadcrumb Topping

1. In a wide non-stick skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat.
2. When the oil is hot, add the panko and mix well. Then spread the panko evenly across the skillet.
3. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until breadcrumbs are lightly browned.