INSTANT POT CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPES

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INSTANT POT® CREAMY PESTO PENNE PASTA RECIPE - PILLSBURY.COM



Instant Pot® Creamy Pesto Penne Pasta Recipe - Pillsbury.com image

From start to finish, this incredibly satisfying creamy pesto penne pasta with chicken is done in just 45 minutes. The only way this Instant Pot® meal can possibly get better is with a side of warm crescent rolls brushed with garlic butter.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz uncooked penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into cubes, softened
1 container (7 oz) refrigerated pesto sauce with basil
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1 package (5 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® insert with cooking spray. Mix broth and salt in insert.
  • Stir in chicken and pasta. Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 7 minutes. Select CANCEL. Set pressure valve to VENTING to quick-release pressure.
  • Immediately stir mixture until pasta is completely separated. (Pasta will appear to be stuck together but will separate while stirring.) Stir in cream cheese, pesto and Parmesan cheese until cheeses melt. Stir in spinach until wilted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 , CarbohydrateContent 36 g, CholesterolContent 95 mg, FatContent 5 1/2 , FiberContent 2 g, ProteinContent 31 g, SaturatedFatContent 12 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 cups, SodiumContent 990 mg, SugarContent 2 g, TransFatContent 1/2 g

PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE (INSTANT POT)



Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe (Instant Pot) image

Pesto chicken pasta is quick and easy but doesn’t skimp out on flavor! Make this one pot meal in 20 minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.

Provided by Donna Elick

Total Time 16 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounce chicken tenderloin, cut into 1” cubes
16 ounce uncooked spaghetti
8 ounce cream cheese, cut into 1” cubes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup half and half
3 tablespoons butter
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 cup basil pesto
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Using the sauté function on your instant pot, melt your butter.
  • Add the water, half and half, salt, and chicken bouillon cubes to the melted butter and give a quick stir.
  • To your water mixture, add your pasta, cubed chicken, and cubed cream cheese. Gently mix/push down on these ingredients until they are fully submerged in the liquid.
  • Place the lid on your pressure cooker and pressure cook your pasta mixture on high for 6 minutes.
  • Perform a quick release.
  • Once your quick release is finished, open your instant pot and add your mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and pesto. Stir until homogeneous.
  • Garnish your pasta with extra salt, some olive oil, or some fresh basil, serve, and enjoy!

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