Two people can share this satisfying Instant Pot pasta recipe. To reduce your carb intake if you are low carb, simply omit the pasta and serve the dish with mashed cauliflower or spaghetti squash instead.
| Prep Time: | 15 mins |
| Cook Time: | 35 mins |
| Additional Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 5 mins |
| Servings: | 2 |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon herb-infused olive oil
- 1 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic granules
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup farfalle pasta
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian-style soffrito seasoning blend (such as Trader Joe’s®)
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 665 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 172 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Sodium | 1494 mg |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 50 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
I really liked this recipe but the pasta was overcooked after 10 minutes and then 15 minutes natural release. I am going to try again because it was so easy and good otherwise. Maybe natural release right after it finishes cooking?
I used Kale instead of spinach and tomato puree instead of the tomato’s but still came out great!
Very Good. Super easy. I doubled the recipe for a family of four. Basically made as directed but used regular Italian seasoning, what I had on hand. The sauce was perfect, not runny, didn’t separate, and had a nice creamy texture. Reminded me of a common Italian dish served at a famous Italian restaurant. My family liked it very much. A keeper and would definitely make again. Thank you for sharing it!
Delicious! I doubled the chicken and skipped the cream, and it was perfect for a family of four.
Easy recipe. Great flavors. Skipped the sofrito seasoning, just added a little extra oregano and thyme. A definite keeper!