Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta
In under 10 minutes, this Chicken Pesto Pasta can be ready to serve using the Instant Pot! Only 7 ingredients needed, this is one simple meal to make!
Servings: 6
Calories: 573kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless/skinless, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 1 cup Pesto (I used jarred, but you can use homemade if preferred)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to saute. Add butter.
- Season meat with Italian seasoning and add to the pot.
- Saute until sides start to turn golden brown.
- Add in the uncooked pasta and chicken broth.
- Place cover on Instant Pot and ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Turn off saute feature and set to manual, high pressure, 4 minutes.
- Once done, do a quick release.
- Remove lid and add in the Pesto and tomatoes.
- Stir to full incorporate and serve with Parmesan cheese on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1088mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1103IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2mg
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