This creamy one-pot pasta dish is absolutely perfect! Simple ingredients, quick to make, and the flavor is on point. You'll be whisked away to the Tuscan countryside with each bite.
Set to Sauté: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté', use the 'Adjust' button to set the heat level to 'More', and allow the pot to heat up.
Cook the Chicken: As soon as the digital display reads 'Hot', add reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Allow the oil to heat up for a few minutes and then add the chicken and cook until cooked white on the outside. About 5 minutes.
Cancel Sauté: Cancel out of the Sauté function.
Add Stock & Deglaze: Add the chicken stock to the pot and deglaze the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck on bits.
Add Tomatoes & Spices: Add the sun-dried tomatoes and spices (Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and pepper) to the pot and give everything a good stir.
Add Pasta: Add the pasta to the pot and, using a large spoon or spatula, push the pasta down into the stock.
set the Cook Time
4-Minute Cook Time: Close the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to 'Sealing' and then set the pot to cook on 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook', 'High Pressure' for 4 minutes.
2-Minute NPR: Once the cooking time has completed, allow for a 2 minute NPR (natural pressure release). Release any remaining pressure after the 2-minute NPR has completed.
add the Remaining Ingredients
Add Cream Cheese & Parmesan: Open the pot and mix the chicken and pasta well. Next, add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese and mix it into the pasta until melted.
Add Spinach: Finally, mix in the spinach until wilted.