Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe). An Italian pasta dish loaded with a creamy Parmesan and cream cheese sauce, with bites of spinach, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and tender chicken. A single pot meal prepared quickly in the Instant Pot®. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon paprika

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon pepper

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken tenders

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

⅓ cup minced onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

8 ounces penne pasta

¾ cup half-and-half

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (8 ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese

room temperature

cut into small cubes

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups fresh baby spinach

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil

drained and chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Combine paprika salt and pepper in a bowl and season chicken tenders on both sides.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Brown chicken tenders in the hot oil for about 2 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add butter to Instant Pot®. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth scraping off browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Mix in penne pasta half-and-half Italian seasoning salt and pepper.

Step 3

Return chicken tenders back to the pot; 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.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove chicken to plate and cover with foil. Immediately stir penne to separate them from the sauce. Mix in cream cheese stirring until sauce is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese spinach and sun-dried tomatoes stirring well. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces return to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce. Toss basil in right before serving.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 763.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 52.3g 105%

Carbohydrates: 55.6g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 17%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 37.5g 58%

Saturated Fat: 19g 95%

Cholesterol: 153.6mg 51%

Vitamin A Iu: 3540.1IU 71%

Niacin Equivalents: 22.7mg 175%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 50%

Vitamin C: 23.5mg 39%

Folate: 70.2mcg 18%

Calcium: 411.1mg 41%

Iron: 5.3mg 30%

Magnesium: 102.1mg 37%

Potassium: 898.6mg 25%

Sodium: 1100.1mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 337.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.