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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Main Course » Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Published: Jul 2, 2020 | Last Updated On: Jul 20, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

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    This creamy Olive Garden style Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a one-pot pasta recipe that can be easily replicated at home. Make it in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot for a quick meal.

    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
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    About This Recipe

    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a delicious, super creamy, and satisfying Pasta recipe made in Instant Pot, which means less time, less effort, and lip-smacking results. I can say travel to Tuscany with this Yummy Pasta!

    This easy and tasty Tuscan style Chicken Pasta is a delicious combination of Pasta, Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Bell Peppers, Herbs, and a Creamy Sauce. It is an easy-peasy Italian-inspired recipe that will surely make your weeknight dinners look so good and will satisfy your taste buds to the T.

    This is an Instant Pot dish, which means adding the ingredients in the pot one by one, and bam, your super quick Pasta is ready in under 30 minutes. What else do you need on a busy weekday, right?

    This Tuscan Style Chicken Pasta is,

    • Creamy
    • Delicious
    • Easy to Make
    • One-Pot Recipe
    • Less time consuming
    • A great weekday meal

    If you like to see more Instant Pot Recipes, here are some

    • Instant Pot Chicken Stew
    • Instant Pot Refried Beans
    • Instant Pot AppleSauce
    • Instant Pot Taco Soup
    • Instant Pot Cuban Chicken Soup
    • Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta

    Ingredients

    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta Ingredients.

    Pasta – I have used Penne Pasta here, but you can use any Pasta you choose to make this Tuscan Chicken Pasta.

    Chicken – The high protein ingredient of this one-pot dish. In this recipe, chicken is cooked in the instant pot and added again after cutting them into strips.

    I have used chicken thighs as they are moist and juicy, but you can also use chicken breast.

    You can also add rotisserie chicken to the pasta to save some time. You can even add Bacon to this pasta.

    Vegetables – I have added Spinach and Bell Peppers here, but you can add vegetables of your choice to make it even more filling.

    Sun-Dried Tomatoes – Some people use fresh tomatoes, but I like sun-dried tomatoes in my Tuscan Pasta. I like the taste it adds to this creamy dish.

    Fresh Cream and Parmesan Cheese – These ingredients make this Pasta creamy and even more delicious.

    Other Ingredients – We will also need a few other ingredients to add more taste and flavor to this Pasta. They are – Olive Oil, Garlic, Oregano, Rosemary, Chicken Broth, Salt, Pepper, and Red Chilli Flakes.

    Step By Step Recipe

    Press SAUTE mode of Instant pot. Add 2 tablespoon olive oil.

    Olive oil added in instant pot.

    Once the oil is hot, add chicken thighs and cook them for 5 minutes on each side.

    Chicken thighs added in the pot.

    Remove the chicken from the pot.

    Cooked chicken.

    Cut them into thin slices.

    Chicken cut into thin slices.

    Add another 2 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Add onion and garlic, and saute for 3-4 minutes.

    More olive oil, onion and garlic added in the pot.

    Now add red bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, oregano, rosemary, and shredded chicken.

    Red bell pepper, sundries tomatoes, oregano, rosemary and shredded chicken added in the pot.

    Add pasta, chicken broth and mix well.

    Pasta and chicken broth added in the pot.

    Cover the lid of the pot. Press CANCEL and again press pressure cook. Set the timer to 5 minutes. Instant Pot will take some time to build the pressure. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.

    Lid closed.

    Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid of the pot.

    Cooked pasta.

    Add fresh cream, parmesan cheese, spinach, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, and mix well.

    Fresh cream, parmesan cheese, spinach, salt, pepper and chilli flakes added in the pot.

    Press SAUTE and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

    Ready Instant pot Tuscan chicken pasta.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which pasta can be used to make this?

    In this recipe, I have used Penne Pasta, but you can use any Pasta of your choice such as Spaghetti, Fusilli, Farfalle, Fettuccine, Linguine, Macaroni, Orzo, Ziti etc.

    How to make baked Tuscan Chicken Pasta?

    Firstly, preheat oven to 350°F.

    Next, we will boil the Pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Once it comes to boil, add in the pasta and cook as per package instructions. Drain and set aside.

    Heat olive oil in a pan and add the chicken. Brown the chicken from both sides for about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove, cut into strips, and set aside.

    Heat a little more olive oil to the pan. Add onion and garlic and saute for 3-4 minutes.

    Add red bell pepper and let it cook for about a minute. Now, add in sundried tomatoes, oregano, chicken broth, rosemary, fresh cream, salt, pepper, and chilli flakes and mix well. Let it cook for about 2 minutes.

    Add the parmesan cheese and stir. Reduce the heat and cook for another 2 minutes.

    Add the spinach, cooked pasta and chopped cooked chicken to the sauce. Give it a mix and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.

    Next, in a greased casserole dish, add the chicken pasta mixture. Top it with the remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese, a little mozzarella cheese and bake for about 30 minutes uncovered. Once done, serve hot.

    How to make Stove Top Tuscan Chicken Pasta?

    To make the Stove Top Tuscan Chicken Pasta, follow the same recipe as Baked Tuscan Chicken Pasta, just avoid baking the pasta in the oven at the end.

    How to make this Pasta lighter?

    To make the Pasta lighter, you can reduce the amount of fresh cream in the same.

    Which Vegetables can be added in this Tuscan Pasta?

    You can add in Broccoli, Asparagus, Spinach, Red Bell Pepper, Kale, Yellow Bell Pepper etc.

    Storage Suggestions

    Once you Pasta is ready, let it cool down fully. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. Reheat before serving.

    This Pasta will also freeze well. Just cool the cooked pasta fully and freeze in an airtight container or ziplock freezer bag for about 3 months.

    To reheat it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in a pan or in the microwave.

    Serving Suggestions

    This Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a meal in itself. You can also serve it along with a Garlic Bread and or a simple Cheesy Bruschetta on the side.

    Serve a simple and light refreshing Salad or maybe a light Soup on the side to go along with the Pasta.

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    This creamy Olive Garden style Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a one-pot pasta recipe that can be easily replicated at home. Make it in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot for a quick meal.

    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe

    This creamy Olive Garden style Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a one-pot pasta recipe that can be easily replicated at home. Make it in under 30 minutes in an Instant Pot for a quick meal.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 870kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients 

    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil (+ 2 tbsp)
    • 2-3 Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • ½ cup Onion
    • 2 teaspoon Garlic (chopped)
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
    • 250 g Sun Dried Tomatoes (chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
    • 2 cups Chicken Broth
    • 250 g Penne Pasta
    • 1 cup Fresh Cream
    • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
    • 150 g Spinach (chopped)
    • Salt (to taste)
    • Pepper (to taste)
    • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
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    Instructions

    • Press SAUTE mode of Instant pot.
    • Add 2 tablespoon olive oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add chicken thighs and cook them for 5 minutes on each side.
    • Remove the chicken from the pot and cut them into thin slices.
    • Add another 2 tablespoon olive oil in the pot.
    • Add onion and garlic and sauce for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add red bell pepper, sundried tomatoes, oregano, rosemary and shredded chicken.
    • Add pasta and chicken broth and mix well.
    • Cover the lid of the pot.
    • Press CANCEL and again press pressure cook.
    • Set the timer to 5 minutes.
    • Instant Pot will take sometime to build the pressure.
    • Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
    • Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid of the pot.
    • Add fresh cream, parmesan cheese, spinach, salt, pepper and chilli flakes and mix well.
    • Press SAUTE and cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Serve hot.

    Notes

    Make sure that you do not overcook the Pasta, it needs to be Al Dente.
    If you like your Pasta to be more creamy and rich, you can increase the amount of fresh cream and parmesan cheese.
    If you are making for a large crowd, for instance, a party or get together, you can just double or triple the ingredients.
    Do not miss adding garlic to this pasta, it adds a delicious flavor to this Tuscan Pasta.
    It gets ready under 30 minutes, which means it is perfect for your weekday meals.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 2871mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 6171IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 9mg
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    1. Rekha

      July 06, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      Will try this! Looks so good!

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      • Neha Mathur

        July 07, 2020 at 5:49 am

        It’s a fab recipe. Do try.

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