
Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a one-pot wonder that combines tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and rich Parmesan cheese in a luscious sauce. This delightful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering satisfying comfort with minimal fuss. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this flavor-packed meal that will leave your family asking for seconds. With its customizable ingredients and impressive presentation, it's no surprise that this recipe is a future favorite on your dinner table.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add chicken pieces and brown for 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in ½ cup of chicken broth and deglaze the pot by scraping up browned bits.
- Add remaining chicken broth, then layer uncooked penne pasta on top without stirring. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper over pasta.
- Lock the lid and set to Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Perform a quick release once cooking is complete.
- Unlock the lid and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, followed by heavy cream.
- Mix in fresh spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until evenly incorporated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl (about 320g) | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Unsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 650mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g