Description
A quick and comforting Tuscan chicken pasta made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, featuring savory spices and creamy textures.
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 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- In a large shallow bowl, combine salt, pepper, dried rosemary, dried thyme, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Toss the chicken in the seasoning mix until evenly coated.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- 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.
- If needed, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot while still on Sauté mode.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in the chicken broth, and scrape the bottom of the pot using a wooden spoon to release any brown bits.
- Add the shell pasta and evaporated milk, stirring gently. Place the seared chicken on top of the pasta.
- Seal the lid, ensuring the valve points to Sealed. Change to manual mode for 4 minutes on High Pressure.
- When cooking completes, perform a quick release by turning the valve to Vent. Carefully remove the lid.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside on a cutting board, covering with foil.
- Select Sauté mode, adding the cubed cream cheese, stirring gently for 1 minute.
- Incorporate the grated parmesan cheese and stir to combine until smooth.
- Add the spinach into the pot, mixing until wilted.
- Cut the chicken into cubes and return to the pot, gently stirring to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider adding more cream cheese. Adjust spinach to personal preference.
