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How to Make Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a hearty and delicious one-pot meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. This recipe takes classic Tuscan flavors and combines them with tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce that is simply irresistible. Using an Instant Pot makes this dish quick and easy to prepare, allowing you to have a flavorful and comforting meal on the table in no time.

The key to this recipe is the combination of fresh ingredients and Italian seasonings. The tender chic...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon herb-infused olive oil
  • 1 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic granules
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup farfalle pasta
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian-style soffrito seasoning blend (such as Trader Joe's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Heat butter and oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) set to Saute function. Add chicken to the hot pot; stir in garlic and oregano. Cook and stir until chicken is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in pasta and whipping cream. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes on top. Hit Cancel.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Top with soffrito seasoning and extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

    • Nutrition

    665 cal.

    • Total Fat: 50g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 172mg
    • Sodium: 1494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 538mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 630mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Tuscan recipes
    Chicken recipes
    Instant pot recipes