Description
This Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy and flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Tender chicken, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach come together in a rich parmesan cream sauce. It’s a dish that will have your family asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Pasta:
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot on sauté mode. Cook chicken until browned. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook the Pasta: Pour in ½ cup chicken broth to deglaze the pot. Add remaining broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Release pressure, then stir in parmesan until melted. Add cream, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve garnished with basil.
Notes
- Chicken broth: Opt for reduced-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- Pasta: Use your preferred pasta shape.
- Cream: Substitute with half-and-half or milk for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
