Description
Indulge in the creamy delights of Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a dish that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and rich Parmesan in a luxurious sauce. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking only 30 minutes to prepare. With its flavor-packed ingredients and minimal cleanup, your family will be clamoring for seconds. Whether you serve it with garlic bread or atop fresh greens, this versatile recipe is sure to impress!
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 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, sauté olive oil and chicken until browned.
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Deglaze pot with ½ cup chicken broth.
- Layer remaining broth and uncooked penne pasta on top; season with Italian seasoning and paprika.
- Close lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Quick release pressure, then stir in Parmesan and heavy cream until smooth.
- Fold in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg