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Creamy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a perfect one-pot, easy weeknight meal!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 954 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500ml) chicken broth or chicken stock, or vegetable stock
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups (250g) penne or similar pasta
  • 1 tsp Garlic puree
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb (450g) uncooked chicken breast diced
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • sea salt flakes to taste
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup (80g) Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups baby spinach optional

Instructions

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  1. Pour stock into the Instant Pot insert, then add the rest of the ingredients up to the sea salt flakes.
  2. Close the lid and turn the vent to sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 4 mins.
  3. Cook till done, then allow for a natural pressure release (NPR) of 5 mins before performing a quick release to let out remaining steam.
  4. Open lid and change to sauté mode, stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan till melted.
  5. Switch of the heat, add the baby spinach and allow it to wilt before serving.

Notes

  • When you first open there will be a bit more liquid, but if you mix and it let stand for a bit, the liquid will be absorbed.
  • When you first open there will be a bit more liquid, but if you mix and it let stand for a bit, the liquid will be absorbed.
  • And if you like your pasta with lots of sauce, add an extra half to one cup of stock or cream.
  • And if you like your pasta with lots of sauce, add an extra half to one cup of stock or cream.
  • Feel free to double the ingredients (depending on the size of your Instant Pot) in this recipe to feed a crowd without having to adjust the cook time at all!
  • Feel free to double the ingredients (depending on the size of your Instant Pot) in this recipe to feed a crowd without having to adjust the cook time at all!
  • You can sprinkle in even more Parmesan cheese, or add some grated mozzarella for extra cheesy goodness.
  • You can sprinkle in even more Parmesan cheese, or add some grated mozzarella for extra cheesy goodness.
  • Add cooked bacon for some extra meatiness. YUM.
  • No penne on hand? You can swap in the pasta of your choice (eg, fusilli, rigatoni, shell pasta).
  • When you first open there will be a bit more liquid, but if you mix and it let stand for a bit, the liquid will be absorbed.
  • And if you like your pasta with lots of sauce, add an extra half to one cup of stock or cream.
  • Feel free to double the ingredients (depending on the size of your Instant Pot) in this recipe to feed a crowd without having to adjust the cook time at all!
  • You can sprinkle in even more Parmesan cheese, or add some grated mozzarella for extra cheesy goodness.
  • Add cooked bacon for some extra meatiness. YUM.
  • No penne on hand? You can swap in the pasta of your choice (eg, fusilli, rigatoni, shell pasta).
  • Store any leftovers in airtight containers inside the fridge for 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 954kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 1124mg (47%) Potassium 1300mg (37%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 3575IU (72%) Vitamin C 11.7mg (13%) Calcium 353mg (35%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 954

% Daily Value*

Calories 954kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 1124mg 47%
Potassium 1300mg 28%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 3575IU 72%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 13%
Calcium 353mg 35%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.