Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon butter; 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, diced; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 lb rotini pasta; 1 cup Pesto (I used jarred, but you can use homemade if preferred); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half; Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings
6
Calories
573 kcal
Course
Main Course

Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Zara Robertson

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In under 10 minutes, this Chicken Pesto Pasta can be ready to serve using the Instant Pot! Only 7 ingredients needed, this is one simple meal to make!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoon butter
1 lb chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, diced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb rotini pasta
1 cup Pesto (I used jarred, but you can use homemade if preferred)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated

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Instructions

Set Instant Pot to saute. Add butter.
Season meat with Italian seasoning and add to the pot.
Saute until sides start to turn golden brown.
Add in the uncooked pasta and chicken broth.
Place cover on Instant Pot and ensure valve is in sealing position.
Turn off saute feature and set to manual, high pressure, 4 minutes.
Once done, do a quick release.
Remove lid and add in the Pesto and tomatoes.
Stir to full incorporate and serve with Parmesan cheese on top!

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 573kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1088mg (45%) Potassium 633mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1103IU (22%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 573 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	573kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	62g	21%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	1088mg	45%
Potassium	633mg	13%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1103IU	22%
Vitamin C	18mg	20%
Calcium	105mg	11%
Iron	2mg	11%