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Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Pasta on a white plate with a fork

Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes

Equipment

  • 6-quart Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Kitchen shears or forks (for shredding chicken)
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Airtight container (for leftovers)

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz bow tie pasta or any kind of pasta
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese cubed
  • lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving

Optional Add-ins:

  • Chili flakes
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Bell peppers
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add pasta to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, fire-roasted tomatoes, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Stir well to combine.
  • Add cream cheese cubes on top of the mixture. Do not stir after adding the cream cheese.
  • Place the chicken on top of the mixture and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  • Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the Pressure Cook button and set it to 8 minutes on high pressure.
  • Allow the pot to naturally release for 7 minutes, then carefully turn the valve to venting to quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the chicken and stir in the fresh spinach. Let it sit on the Keep Warm setting until the spinach wilts.
  • Shred the chicken using kitchen shears or two forks, then return it to the pot and stir everything together.
  • Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.