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Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that will win over your taste buds with every bite. Tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach come together in a parmesan cream sauce for a satisfying pasta dinner.


Ingredients

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Chicken Pasta:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. Press sauté. When the Instant Pot reads ‘hot,’ add the olive oil.
  2. Stir in the chicken, and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.
  4. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add the remaining chicken broth and then the pasta.
  6. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper over the top. Do not stir.
  7. Close and lock the lid. Press manual high pressure, and adjust the cooking time to 4 minutes. Be sure that the pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  8. When the cooking time has finished, carefully turn the pressure release valve to venting to release the pressure.
  9. Unlock the lid, and give everything a good stir.
  10. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
  11. Add the cream and stir in.
  12. Stir in the spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until combined.
  13. Serve sprinkled with a bit of basil.

Notes

  • Chicken broth: I like to use reduced-sodium chicken broth to better control the level of salt. You can use regular broth or no salt broth if you prefer.
  • Pasta: Feel free to use a similar shape of pasta.
  • Cream: Using half-and-half or whole milk will give you a thinner sauce.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg