Description
Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta is an easy one-pot meal. Pasta and chicken are cooked together in the Instant Pot and then combined with delicious marinated tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Perfect for summer and busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 lb roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, small dice
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1-inch dice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb uncooked bowtie pasta
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step: Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, basil, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl; cover and marinate at room temperature.
- Step: Place diced chicken in the Instant Pot, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then add chicken broth and layer bowtie pasta on top.
- Step: Secure the lid, set to sealing, and pressure cook on Manual High for 4 minutes.
- Step: Perform a controlled quick release of pressure and stir the chicken and pasta; use the Sauté function to simmer off any excess liquid if needed.
- Step: Stir in the parmesan cheese and marinated tomato mixture, then let the pot sit with the lid askew for 3-5 minutes to warm through.
- Step: Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Serves 8 based on a standard 2-ounce pasta serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. If using gluten-free pasta, adjust pressure cooking time according to package guidelines.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT4M
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 439 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 566 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg