Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
This rich and creamy Instant Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is packed with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan in a luscious sauce. Made entirely in the Instant Pot, it's an easy and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for any night of the week!
Servings: 6
Calories: 646kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth divided
- 16 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh basil
Instructions
Sauté the Chicken
- Press Sauté on the Instant Pot. Once hot, add the olive oil.
- Stir in the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
Add Garlic
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Deglaze the Pot
- Pour in ½ cup of the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Add Remaining Ingredients
- Pour in the remaining chicken broth, then add the pasta on top.
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, paprika, and pepper over the pasta. Do not stir.
Pressure Cook
- Close and lock the lid, ensuring the pressure valve is set to Sealing.
- Cook on Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes.
Quick Release
- When cooking is complete, carefully turn the pressure release valve to Venting for a quick release.
Finish the Sauce
- Unlock the lid and stir everything well.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted, then stir in the heavy cream.
Add Final Ingredients
- Stir in the spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until combined.
Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Chicken Broth: Using reduced-sodium broth allows better control of salt levels. You can substitute regular or no-salt-added broth if preferred.
Pasta Substitutions: Feel free to use a similar pasta shape, such as rigatoni or rotini.
Cream Alternatives: Using half-and-half or whole milk will result in a thinner sauce.