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Creamy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot dinner featuring tender chicken, penne pasta, and a rich, creamy Tuscan sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Perfect for cozy weeknights and fuss-free meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained if dry-packed)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (480 ml)
  • 8 ounces penne pasta (225 grams), uncooked, regular or whole wheat
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (115 grams)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 grams)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces, mince garlic, and chop sun-dried tomatoes (about 10 minutes prep).
  2. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and cook chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned but not cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant, careful not to burn garlic.
  4. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the mixture and stir well.
  5. Add uncooked penne pasta and chicken broth, ensuring pasta is mostly submerged.
  6. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 6 minutes. Perform a quick release carefully when done.
  7. Open lid and immediately add cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir vigorously until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Add a splash of broth or cream if sauce is too thick.
  8. Fold in fresh spinach and let it wilt in the warm sauce for 2 minutes (optional).
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Brown the chicken first to lock in flavor and avoid boiled taste. Soften cream cheese before adding to prevent lumps. Quick release pressure immediately after cooking to avoid overcooking pasta. Stir well after pressure cooking to achieve silky sauce. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free cream cheese.

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