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Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Tuscan Chicken Pasta

URL: https://www.simplyhappyfoodie.com/instant-pot-creamy-garlic-tuscan-chicken-pasta/

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 2 or 3 pieces Chicken Breasts, pounded to an even thickness
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, divided in half
  • 1 Tbsp Paprika, smoked or sweet
  • 2 tsp Coarse Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

The Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp Butter, divided in half
  • 1 small Sweet Onion, diced
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper, sliced in 2" strips
  • 6 cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
  • cup White Wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1 7oz jar Sun Dried Tomatoes, drained
  • 2 Tbsp Oil from Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • ½ tsp Oregano, dried
  • ¼ tsp Thyme, dried
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 12 oz Small Elbow Macaroni Pasta (3 ½ cups dry)

To Finish

  • ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated or sliced, if fresh
  • 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 ½ cups Half and Half
  • to taste Fresh Basil Leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper, then set aside.
  2. Use the Sauté function of the Instant Pot. Once hot, add olive oil and cook the chicken breasts for about 4 minutes per side until browned. Remove and cover.
  3. Add butter and onion to the pot, sauté for a few minutes, then add bell pepper and garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the pot with wine (or broth), scraping the bottom to remove brown bits.
  5. Add sun dried tomatoes, sun dried tomato oil, Italian seasoning, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stir in chicken broth and milk, bring to a simmer, then add pasta and stir.
  7. Return the chicken to the pot, seal the lid, and set to Pressure Cook for 4 minutes.
  8. After cooking, perform a controlled Quick Release of the pressure, then stir the contents.
  9. Remove chicken, cover to keep warm, and mix flour with remaining butter until combined. Stir into the sauce.
  10. Add cheeses one at a time, stirring after each addition, then stir in spinach and half and half.
  11. Check the chicken's temperature (should be 165°F), cut into bite-sized pieces, and mix back into the pasta.
  12. Serve garnished with torn basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8 - 10 servings
Calories
465
Total fat
25g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
30g
Sodium
800mg
Cholesterol
100mg

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