Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a creamy and rich dish guaranteed to win over your family and friends. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and a luscious Parmesan sauce, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 28 minutes, this recipe allows you to enjoy comforting food without the hassle of long cooking times or extensive cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté chicken in olive oil using the Instant Pot until lightly browned.
- Stir in garlic and deglaze with chicken broth.
- Add remaining broth, uncooked pasta, seasonings, and avoid stirring.
- Pressure cook on Manual High for 4 minutes.
- Quick release steam, then stir in Parmesan and heavy cream.
- Fold in spinach and sun-dried tomatoes until well mixed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg