Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta, a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the entire family. This one-pot wonder combines tender chicken with fresh tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon for a savory experience that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings or casual get-togethers, this recipe offers a burst of flavor in every bite while minimizing cleanup. With its customizable ingredient list, you can easily adapt it to suit your family’s preferences. Serve it up and enjoy hearty portions that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups water
- 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 4 plum tomatoes (diced)
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced plum tomatoes, red onion, minced garlic, chopped basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the bruschetta topping. Set aside.
- Add chicken pieces, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, olive oil, and undrained diced tomatoes to the Instant Pot. Mix thoroughly.
- Layer uncooked penne pasta on top of the chicken mixture and pour in enough water to cover or almost cover the pasta.
- Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. The pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure before cooking begins.
- After cooking is complete, quickly release steam and carefully remove the lid. Stir well until pasta absorbs most of the water.
- Fold in grated parmesan cheese and bruschetta topping mixture into the pot. Cover with a lid and let sit for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg