Instant Pot Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Instant Pot Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe). This is a family favorite that I've adapted for the Instant Pot®!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds cubed boneless chicken breast

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

or to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ medium onion

finely chopped

1 (16 ounce) package whole grain penne pasta

1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

2 cups water

or as needed

1 pint heavy whipping cream

2 ½ tablespoons basil pesto

6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

Italian Bread Bowls

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Directions

Step 1

Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir until coated.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) add olive oil and select Saute function. Add seasoned chicken to the hot oil and saute stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and continue to saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center about 5 minutes longer. Stir to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 3

Pour dry pasta on top of chicken and add water just until pasta is barely covered. Place spinach on top of pasta and cancel Saute function.

Step 4

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid and stir to combine ingredients.

Step 6

Switch to Saute function. Add whipping cream and then add basil pesto; stir to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese and close the lid. Cook covered until cheese melts about 5 minutes. Remove lid stir to combine and serve.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Chicken Florentine Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 558.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 34.2g 68%

Carbohydrates: 24.3g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 3.1g 13%

Sugars: 1.2g

Fat: 36.4g 56%

Saturated Fat: 19g 95%

Cholesterol: 150.2mg 50%

Vitamin A Iu: 4349IU 87%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.8mg 106%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 28%

Vitamin C: 11.2mg 19%

Folate: 78mcg 20%

Calcium: 355.9mg 36%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 60.5mg 22%

Potassium: 447.1mg 13%

Sodium: 588.4mg 24%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 327.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.