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Rotini pasta with chicken breast cubes, pesto, spices and parmesan cheese on top
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Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta

One pot meal of al dente pasta with chicken breast and spices in only 10 minutes. The perfect dinner in the Instant Pot!
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword chicken pesto pasta, Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta, pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 153kcal
Author Corrie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts cubed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ red onion chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb rotini pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup spinach
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Press "saute" and add olive oil.
  • Add chicken and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
  • Add chicken broth and pasta and stir.
  • Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release and open the lid.
  • Add pesto and peas and stir well.
  • Add spinach and cheese and stir well.
  • Serve and enjoy :)

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Notes

  • This recipe can easily be doubled and stored in a fridge. Transfer it in a cup whenever needed, and serve.
  • Don't miss out on chicken broth as it is the key ingredient of the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 881mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg