A creamy chicken and penne pasta recipe that is made right in your Instant Pot. The cream sauce has a nice garlic flavor that is mixed with tangy sun dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, basil and creamy parmesan cheese.
In a small bowl mix together the salt, pepper and onion powder. Sprinkle HALF the mixture over the cut chicken pieces. Set aside.
Turn the saute function on the Instant Pot. Once it reads "hot" add the butter and garlic. Saute for 1 minute. Turn the saute function off.
Make sure to add the next few ingredients in the order writtem, this will help prevent the burn notice:Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
Add the penne pasta and sprinkle in the remaining salt/pepper mixutre. Top with the sun dried tomatoes and cream cheese cubes.
Spread the seasoned chicken pieces on top. Once again... DO NOT STIR, you want it to cook in these layers.
Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the pressure valve to seal. Set to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
Do a quick release of pressure at the end of the cook time.
Give everything a stir. Add the spinach on top of the pasta. Close the lid back up for 5 minutes. The heat of the pot will wilt the spinach perfectly.
Open the pot and add the chopped basil and parmesan. Then give it a stir.
Time to eat!
Serving
Serve this delicious creamy pasta dish on it's own with a little extra parmesan cheese on the side. For a heartier dinner add a side salad and garlic bread.
Storing
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat portions in the microwave for a minute or two. You may need to add a little liquid to reconstitute (milk, water or broth).