Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken
Description
This chicken thigh recipe with creamy pesto sauce and vegetables turns out great in the Instant Pot® and will have your family asking for more!
Ingredients
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5 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
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1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
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2 cups cut asparagus, 1-inch lengths
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2 cups cut green beans, 1-inch pieces
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4 ounces basil pesto (such as Classico® Traditional)
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
1
Rub chicken thighs with salt and pepper and dust lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and chicken. Cook until chicken is very lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth. Close and lock the lid. Select Poultry setting and set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.
4
Add cream cheese, penne pasta, asparagus, green beans, pesto, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir together until well mixed. Close lid and select Rice setting; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
5
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.