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Instant Pot Creamy Pesto Chicken Spaghetti

Cassie Waltman
A simple prep in the Instant Pot yields tender spaghetti slicked with a creamy pesto sauce, shredded chicken, and pops of sundried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 454 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker e.g. Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups water
  • ¾ cup pesto (6 ounces)
  • 4 oz. cream cheese (cubed)
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil (drained and roughly chopped)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, plus extra for serving (or use an Italian cheese blend))
  • basil leaves (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Break the spaghetti in half and fan it out over the bottom of the pressure cooker insert. Sprinkle with salt and pour the water over the top. Use a fork to move the spaghetti around so that it isn't clumped together or stuck to the bottom.
  • Cut the chicken breasts in half and lay the pieces over the spaghetti.
  • Place the cover over the top and lock it into place. Cook with manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is done, do a quick release and remove the top. Use a towel to lightly cover the valve so that it doesn't splatter liquid.
  • Remove the chicken to a separate plate and add the cream cheese, pesto, Parmesan, and sundried tomatoes to the remaining pasta. Stir and replace the lid for 5 minutes.
  • While the pasta is finishing, shred the chicken using two forks. Open the lid and stir in the shredded chicken.
  • Serve with Parmesan sprinkled over the top and garnish with chopped basil.

Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts calculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 813IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 1mg
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