Description
One of the easiest and most impressive Instant Pot meals! Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a one-pot meal with a cook time of only 5 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound of fresh/thawed boneless, skinless chicken
1 – 16 oz box of pasta ( I use GF Rigatoni– 10 ounces and it still works perfectly )
1 container of chicken stock (32oz carton)
1/2 of a 10-ounce jar of sun-dried tomatoes (drained). (roughly chopped or pureed based on preference and picky eaters- see blog)
¾ of an 8-ounce block of cream cheese
Fresh spinach (optional)
Spices to taste: fresh or dried basil, garlic, onion, pepper, Salt. Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into small chunks
2. Add stock, chicken, tomatoes, pasta, and spices into pressure cooker removable pot (in that order – see notes). *Make sure all noodles are beneath the surface of the liquid! Add additional stock or water, if necessary
3. Close lid and make sure the pressure valve is sealed.
4. Set IP to Manual High Pressure 5 minutes
5. When cooking is finished, quick release the pressure immediately!
6. Add cream cheese and spinach and combine gently
7. Optional: garnish with basil and parm/romano cheese, to taste.
8. Enjoy!
Notes
Adding the broth first, chicken 2nd, and pasta last will guarantee no “burn” error!
While the recipe calls for a “5 minute” pressure cook time, the chicken pieces are fully cooked to proper temperature due to the fact that the cooking occurs while the pot is coming to pressure as well.
I recommend this already diced organic chicken – just allow to thaw overnight in the fridge. They are delivered frozen in 1lb servings. https://shrsl.com/2m5p7