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Easy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and flavorful Tuscan chicken pasta dish made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, featuring creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 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 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 smaller ones
  • 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 (or water or veggie broth)
  • 1 cup evaporated canned milk
  • 3 cups shell pasta
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan
  • 4–5 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. In a large shallow bowl, combine salt, pepper, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  2. Toss the chicken in the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
  3. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  5. If needed, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot while still on Sauté mode.
  6. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in the Italian seasoning and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  8. Pour in the chicken broth, and scrape the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon to release any brown bits.
  9. Add the shell pasta and evaporated milk, stirring gently. Place the seared chicken on top of the pasta.
  10. Seal the lid, ensuring the valve points to Sealed. Change to manual mode for 4 minutes on High Pressure.
  11. When cooking completes, perform a quick release by turning the valve to Vent. Carefully remove the lid.
  12. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a cutting board, covering with foil.
  13. Select Sauté mode, adding the cubed cream cheese, stirring gently for 1 minute.
  14. Incorporate the grated parmesan cheese and stir to combine until smooth.
  15. Add the spinach into the pot, mixing until wilted.
  16. Cut the chicken into cubes and return to the pot, gently stirring to combine.
  17. Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother incorporation. Feel free to add extra vegetables for more nutrition.

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