Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta is mouthwatering with chicken, creamy cheese sauce, tender noodles, and crisp broccoli.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 811kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked bow tie pasta or elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 white onion chopped
- 1/2 lb boneless and skinless chicken cut into pieces
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute Mode and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, saute the broccoli florets till they are al-dente, about 1 – 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Next, add garlic, onion, and chicken pieces. Saute for 1 minute or until the chicken is pale white. Add broth, cream, cheese, seasoning, salt, and stir nicely.
- Add uncooked pasta in the sauce, gently stir to mix, just enough to submerge the pasta into the broth.
- Close the lid, point valve to sealing (for older models).
- PRESSURE Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes for al dente pasta. Cook for 1 – 2 minutes more for slightly more cooked pasta.
- Do a quick release, once the pressure has been released, carefully open the lid and add sauteed broccoli, fresh basil, and mix.
- Taste the sauce and adjust for salt and pepper. After that, serve the meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 811kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 1012mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1403IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 443mg | Iron: 4mg