Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This creamy and flavorful Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a perfect one-pot meal, packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan in a rich, velvety sauce. Quick and easy, it’s a delicious dinner option for any night of the week!
Servings: 6
Calories: 646kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth divided
- 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Optional garnish: Fresh basil
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Press the Sauté function on the Instant Pot. Once hot, add the olive oil, then stir in the chicken. Cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in ½ cup of the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the remaining chicken broth, then layer the pasta on top. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Do not stir.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Quick Release: When cooking is done, carefully turn the valve to Venting for a quick release.
- Finish the Sauce: Open the lid and stir well. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until melted. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Final Touches: Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, stirring until combined and wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Broth Options: Reduced-sodium broth helps control salt levels. You can use regular or no-salt-added broth based on preference.
Pasta Choices: Rigatoni or rotini can be substituted for penne.
Cream Alternatives: Substitute half-and-half or whole milk for a thinner sauce.
Pasta Choices: Rigatoni or rotini can be substituted for penne.
Cream Alternatives: Substitute half-and-half or whole milk for a thinner sauce.