Easy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Easy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

from sweetandsavorymeals.com
30 min
6 servings

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is very easy to make and delicious. It's made with perfect juicy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 regular boneless (skinless chicken breasts (or 4 smaller ones))
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and roughly chopped)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (water or veggie broth)
  • 1 cup evaporated canned milk
  • 3 cups shell pasta
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups parmesan (grated)
  • 4-5 cups fresh spinach

Directions

  1. 1

    Add salt, pepper, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to a large shallow bowl and stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Once the IP is hot, add the oil.

  3. 3

    Toss chicken in the seasoning mix to coat on both sides and add to the hot oil.

  4. 4

    Cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pot and set aside on a plate; cover with aluminum foil to keep it warm.

  5. 5

    Add one tablespoon of oil to the pot still in Sauté mode if needed.

  6. 6

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Add Italian seasoning and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.

  8. 8

    Add chicken broth, and using a wooden spoon, scrape the bottom of the pot well to remove any bits that stuck to it.

  9. 9

    Add the pasta and evaporated milk. Stir gently and top with the chicken breasts.

  10. 10

    Cover and seal the lid. Make sure the valve points to Sealed. Change the setting to manual and adjust the time to 4 minutes on High Pressure.

  11. 11

    Once Instant Pot beeps to show that it's done, do a quick release by changing the position of the valve to Vent. Carefully remove the cover.

  12. 12

    Remove chicken from pot, and set aside on a cutting board. Cover with foil.

  13. 13

    Select Sauté mode and add the cubed cream cheese. Gently stir to combine for 1 minute.

  14. 14

    Add the parmesan cheese and gently stir to combine for 1 minute.

  15. 15

    Add the spinach and stir to combine. Turn off the pressure cooker.

  16. 16

    Cut the chicken into cubes and add to the pot; gently give everything a final stir.

  17. 17

    Serve immediately, garnished with parmesan cheese.