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Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta is mouthwatering with chicken, creamy cheese sauce, tender noodles, and crisp broccoli.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 811 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked bow tie pasta or elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 white onion chopped
- 1/2 lb boneless and skinless chicken cut into pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute Mode and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, saute the broccoli florets till they are al-dente, about 1 – 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Next, add garlic, onion, and chicken pieces. Saute for 1 minute or until the chicken is pale white. Add broth, cream, cheese, seasoning, salt, and stir nicely.
- Add uncooked pasta in the sauce, gently stir to mix, just enough to submerge the pasta into the broth.
- Close the lid, point valve to sealing (for older models).
- PRESSURE Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes for al dente pasta. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes more for slightly more cooked pasta.
- Do a quick release, once the pressure has been released, carefully open the lid and add sauteed broccoli, fresh basil, and mix.
- Taste the sauce and adjust for salt and pepper. After that, serve the meal.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
811kcal
(41%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
31g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
870mg
(36%)
Potassium
1012mg
(29%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1403IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
443mg
(44%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 811
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 811kcal | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1012mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1403IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 443mg | 44% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.