Instant Pot Italian Chicken Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Italian Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 Tbsp Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil; Himalayan Salt; Pepper; 2¼ cup whole canned tomatoes; 1/2 chopped white onion; 12 oz gluten-free penne pasta ( 1 box); 1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Dreamy Italian Dressing; Water (¼-½ cup); Fresh basil, to taste; Ricotta cheese, to taste

June 05, 2018

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It's time to put your Instant Pot to good use and whip up this decadent meal with a generous drizzle of our Dreamy Italian Dressing. Packed with savory herbs and spices, this creamy condiment comes with the perfect complimentary flavor profile to enhance the richness of seared chicken thighs with fresh basil, homemade marinara sauce, and dairy-free ricotta.

Our Gluten-Free Instant Pot Italian Pasta recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready to go in about forty minutes, this Tuscany-inspired dish is brimming with an irresistible herbed tomato flavor and a creamy texture. Pair your pasta with a salad and a glass of wine for a romantic dinner, or make it the night before and tuck it into a reusable container for a perfect midday meal you can reheat in minutes!

Instant Pot Italian Chicken Pasta

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Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

856

Skip the boiling and head straight to the Instant Pot for this easy, Italian-inspired recipe made with chicken thighs, canned tomatoes, and gluten-free penne. Our Zesty Dreamy Italian Dressing provides a silky texture and herbaceous flavor that elevates ordinary pasta and makes this dish a total crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 Tbsp Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
Himalayan Salt
Pepper
2¼ cup whole canned tomatoes
1/2 chopped white onion
12 oz gluten-free penne pasta ( 1 box)
1/2 cup Primal Kitchen Dreamy Italian Dressing
Water (¼-½ cup)
Fresh basil, to taste
Ricotta cheese, to taste

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Directions

Pour 2 Tbsp of Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil into the Instant Pot, and preheat on the Sauté setting for 5 minutes.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Sear the chicken in the Instant Pot for 4 minutes, and then add chopped onion over top.
Mash the canned whole tomatoes with a fork, and then add them (plus any juice they came with) into the pot.
Pour in the pasta and Primal Kitchen Dreamy Italian Dressing.
Add up to 1/2 cup of water. NOTE: You want the pasta to be submerged in sauce; otherwise it'll get crunchy and not tender. The size of your Instant Pot will determine how much water you may need.
Stir in a handful of fresh basil.
Put the Instant Pot lid back on, and cook on Manual High setting for 10 minutes.
Plate the chicken and pasta on serving dishes.
Top with ricotta and fresh basil. Enjoy!