Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Description
This Instant Pot chicken pasta dinner with lemon is easy to make and has a creamy, cheesy sauce - its perfect for a large dinner and the leftovers are delicious for lunch, too.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons salted butter
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1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound dry penne pasta
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4 cups chicken stock
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2 medium lemons, juiced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add butter, and select Saute function. When butter melts, add chicken and onion and saute until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Push Cancel to end Saute function.
2
Add dry pasta, chicken stock, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; stir with a wooden or plastic spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
3
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.
4
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
5
Stir in heavy cream, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Let the pasta sit in the pot until the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.