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Creamy Spring Pasta Chicken Instant Pot Recipe

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A quick and easy creamy spring pasta chicken dish made in the Instant Pot, featuring tender chicken, spring veggies, and a luscious sauce ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts (about 12 oz / 340 g), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth (720 ml)
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta (penne or rigatoni)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (150 g)
  • 1 cup asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch cubes). Dice the onion, mince garlic, and chop asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Measure out pasta and broth. (5 minutes)
  2. Set your Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until shimmering. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Toss in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just browned but not fully cooked through, about 4 minutes. (8 minutes)
  3. Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode. Pour in uncooked pasta and chicken broth. Stir gently to submerge the pasta, making sure none is sticking to the bottom to avoid burning. (2 minutes)
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 5 minutes. Allow 10 minutes natural release. (15 minutes total)
  5. Once pressure is released naturally, open the lid carefully. Stir in frozen peas, chopped asparagus, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan. Mix well. (3 minutes)
  6. Turn on ‘Sauté’ mode again and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until asparagus is tender and sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  7. Turn off the Instant Pot. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve warm.

Notes

If sauce is too thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in during simmer step. If too thick, add a splash more broth or cream. Use natural pressure release to avoid mushy pasta. Browning chicken and onions before pressure cooking adds depth of flavor. Substitutions: gluten-free pasta for gluten-free, coconut cream and vegan Parmesan for dairy-free, add red pepper flakes for heat.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, creamy pasta, chicken, spring vegetables, easy dinner, quick meal, one pot meal

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