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Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

This Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious one pot dinner that comes together in 30 minutes. Use store-bought pesto for easy prep!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Instant Pot Pasta
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 376kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium-sized chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 (270mL) jar of store-bought pesto
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped

Instructions

  • Add olive oil, chicken, garlic, water and pasta to Instant Pot in that order, making sure most of pasta is submerged just below the surface of the water.
  • Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 15 minutes to preheat then the 3 minutes to pressure cook. Do a quick release of the pressure and remove lid.
  • Stir in salt, parmesan cheese, pesto, red pepper, red onion and broccoli, mixing well. Place lid back on and let sit 10 minutes to steam the veggies.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serve the pasta with a side of garlic bread, salad or bruschetta.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Microwave from frozen for 6-7 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 52.8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg