Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta Food

INSTANT POT® CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Spray 6-quart Instant Pot® insert with cooking spray. Mix broth, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper flakes 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 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is completely separated. Pasta will appear to be stuck together but will separate while stirring. Stir in spinach, cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until cheeses melt. Let stand 5 minutes.

INSTANT POT® TUSCAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl and season chicken tenders on both sides.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Brown chicken tenders in the hot oil for about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add butter to Instant Pot®. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, scraping off browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Mix in penne pasta, half-and-half, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Return chicken tenders back to the pot; close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
• Remove chicken to plate and cover with foil. Immediately stir penne to separate them from the sauce. Mix in cream cheese, stirring until sauce is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring well. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, return to the pot, and stir to combine with the sauce. Toss basil in right before serving.

INSTANT POT TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Optional - Brown Chicken Thighs in Instant Pot: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function. Wait until it says "HOT" (~8 mins). Add 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter in Instant Pot. Ensure butter evenly covers the whole bottom of the inner pot. Season one side of the chicken generously with salt & black pepper. Add chicken in Instant Pot (skin side down), then brown each side of the chicken for 3 ½ minutes. While one side is browning, season the other side with more salt & black pepper.
• Optional - Saute Mushrooms & Garlic: Set aside the browned chicken thighs. Add in sliced mushrooms, then saute for two minutes. Add in minced garlic and 1 tbsp (3.6g) Italian seasonings, then saute for another minute.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour ½ cup (125ml) unsalted stock in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
• Pressure Cook Chicken Pasta: Add 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce and 2 ½ cup (625ml) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot. Give it a quick mix. Add in 1 lb (454g) penne pasta. *Pro Tip: Make sure the pasta is fully soaked into the cooking liquid. Layer browned chicken on top of the pasta. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cooking Methods:-Chicken Thighs: High Pressure 5 minutes + Natural Release 5 minutes-Chicken Breasts: High Pressure 4 minutes + Natural Release 5 minutesAfter 5 minutes, release remaining pressure, open the lid.
• Shred Chicken Thighs: Set aside the chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl. Remove & discard the chicken skin. Shred chicken with 2 forks.
• Make Tuscan Chicken Sauce: Bring the liquid mixture in Instant Pot back to a boil using the "Saute" button. Mix in 2 cups (80g) spinach, 70 - 90g sun-dried tomatoes, ½ cup (125ml) heavy cream and ¼ - ½ cup (16 - 32g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Mix and stir well for 2 minutes to cook the spinach.
• Add Shredded Chicken & Season: Add shredded chicken in Instant Pot. Give the pasta a taste, then season with more salt & cheese if necessary (for reference, we added 2 pinches of salt here).
• Serve Tuscan Chicken Pasta: Garnish Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Parmesan cheese, then serve immediately. Enjoy!~ :)

INSTANT POT TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare all ingredients for the cooking stage.
• Add the chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, seasoning, garlic, mustard, tomato sauce and dry pasta to the pot. Pour in the chicken stock and stir through. Check that the pasta and chicken are covered with the stock. It's always better to have a little more liquid as it can be strained once cooked.
• Secure and lock the lid; make sure the pressure handle is pointing to Sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook and adjust the timer to 5 minutes on HIGH pressure. After a few seconds, the ON sign will come on indicating the pressure is building (you might also hear 3 beeps on some models); pressurizing will take about 12 minutes and then the 5-minute timer will begin.
• Once the timer is done, release the pressure manually right away. Press the steam knob down gradually (or point to Venting on older models. Hold a towel over the steam valve to catch any foam, which can spurt out when you cook starchy foods like pasta or potatoes in lots of broth.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the finishing ingredients and garnishes.
• Open the lid. Most of the liquid should be absorbed into the pasta but there will be a little left, which will combine with cheese and cream to form the delicious sauce.
• Add baby spinach, cream, Parmesan cheese, and stir through until all melted in and the spinach is wilted. You can cover the pot with a regular lid and let sit for a minute if needed. Taste for salt and pepper. Stir in the basil last.
• Top with extra basil, sliced sun-dried tomatoes and extra Parmesan cheese on top.

INSTANT POT® TUSCAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) set to Saute function. Add chicken to the hot pot; stir in garlic and oregano. Cook and stir until chicken is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in pasta and whipping cream. Add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes on top. Hit Cancel.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Top with soffrito seasoning and extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately.