INSTANT POT CHICKEN ALFREDO PENNE PASTA

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small slices)
1 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon corn starch
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional topping
Fresh basil, optional topping

Steps:

Press "SAUTE" on the Instant Pot and let it heat up for a few minutes, then add in the oil.
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the Instant Pot. Brown chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
Add garlic, parsley, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot, being sure to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot with a wooden spatula to remove any burnt bits or pieces from the chicken.
Add the pasta on top of everything and press it gently down into the liquid with a spatula (don't stir it in with the other ingredients). The liquid should barely cover the pasta.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to "sealing."
Press the "MANUAL" button and cook for 4 minutes.
When the Instant Pot is finished cooking, move the valve to "venting" and do a quick release of the pressure. Remove the lid.
Press the "SAUTE" button and add in the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
In a small bowl, mix together water and cornstarch, then add into the Instant Pot. Stir together until sauce reaches desired thickness and serve.
Top with fresh Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2938 kcal, Fat 87 g, SaturatedFat 31 g, Cholesterol 610 mg, Sodium 4217 mg, Carbohydrate 271 g, Sugar 15 g, Protein 253 mg