Description
Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a deliciously creamy dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and rich Parmesan cheese in a single pot. This enchanting meal is perfect for impressing your loved ones on date nights or delighting the family at dinner time. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can enjoy this flavorful pasta in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. The vibrant flavors of Italian seasoning and fresh ingredients will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil using the Instant Pot's sauté function until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook briefly before deglazing the pot with chicken broth.
- Layer uncooked pasta and seasonings over the broth without stirring.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for four minutes.
- Perform a quick release of steam, then stir in Parmesan cheese and heavy cream.
- Fold in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach until well mixed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg