Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe
Winter is the perfect time for comfort foods! This Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is perfect for a cozy night in. It’s rich and creamy, and full of flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Plus, it all comes together quickly in your pressure cooker. Serve it up with a side of garlic bread and you’ve got a meal that’s sure to please everyone!
Prep Time:
This Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta comes together in no time! All you have to do is prep the ingredients, toss them into the pot, and let the pressure cooker do the rest. It only takes 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cook time. That’s only 25 minutes from start to finish!
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 cups uncooked pasta
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
- Set your Instant Pot to the “saute” setting. Add the olive oil and chicken. Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Saute until the onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Add the uncooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the pressure cooker to “manual” for 5 minutes. Make sure the valve is set to “sealing”. When the cook time is finished, quick release the pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid. Add the spinach and stir to combine. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.
Equipment:
To make this Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, you’ll need an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker. You’ll also need a cutting board and knife for prepping the ingredients. Other than that, you don’t need any special equipment.
Notes:
You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts if you prefer. You can also use any type of pasta you like, such as penne or rotini. If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, you can use fresh tomatoes instead.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 464 | Protein: 25g | Carbs: 40g | Fat: 22g
Recipe Tips:
If you want to add a bit of spice to this dish, you can add some crushed red pepper flakes when you add the garlic. You can also add some diced bell peppers or mushrooms if you like. For a dairy-free option, you can omit the cream cheese and use an alternative, such as coconut cream or almond milk.
Conclusion:
This Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy meal that’s sure to please the whole family. It’s rich and creamy, and full of flavor from sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Plus, it all comes together quickly in your pressure cooker. Serve it up with a side of garlic bread and you’ve got a delicious meal in no time!
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