Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Description
Sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese add Tuscan flair to this Instant Pot chicken dish for two.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon salted butter
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1 tablespoon herb-infused olive oil
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1 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic granules
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 1/4 cups chicken broth
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3/4 cup farfalle pasta
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
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1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
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1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian-style soffrito seasoning blend (such as Trader Joe's®)
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
4
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes; quick-release remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid.
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Stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Top with soffrito seasoning and extra cheese if desired. Serve immediately.