Sun-dried tomato chicken pasta is not only creamy, flavorful and delicious – it’s super quick and easy! Make it in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
If you’re looking for another reason to use your instant pot this summer, this Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta is the only reason you’ll need.
What I love most about this delicious recipe is how simple and quick it is to make. In almost no time at all, you can have a delicious and creamy one-pot dinner that can feed the whole family.
If you have all of your ingredients together, this can sun-dried tomato chicken pasta can easily be made and on your plate within 30 minutes.
Don’t have an instant pot yet?
Don’t worry because this hearty and creamy sun-dried tomato pasta can be made on the stove top too! The recipe below contains instructions for both so you can even try to make it both ways and compare to see which one you prefer! But this could easily become a quick dish for those hectic days when remembering to plan dinner is the last thing on your mind.
How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Whether you use your instant pot or choose to use a pot on the stove, the sun-dried tomato pasta recipe is pretty similar.
- Both have you brown and saute the chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- If you brown your chicken in a pot on the stove, do it over medium heat with olive oil. If you use your instant pot, make sure you have it set to saute mode and use olive oil.
- After browning the chicken, you get to add in the rest of the ingredients, with exception to the cheese. Adding all of the fresh spinach, seasonings, and pasta into the pot.
- After the chicken is cooked and browned, you get to place almost everything else into the pot. This includes the sun-dried tomatoes, the pound of pasta, spinach, and seasonings.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream so that your pasta can be fully submerged. It’s going to soak in the delicious and flavorful sauce as it cooks and it will turn out delicious!
When all of those ingredients are in the pot, the hard work is over. Simply place the lid on your pot or instant pot and then have it continue to simmer until the pasta is cooked.
If you used an instant pot, set it manual high pressure for 6 minutes and do a quick release for the pressure when the time is up.
Once your sun-dried tomato chicken pasta is finished cooking, sprinkle the cheeses on top and stir to combine. Resist the urge to eat it straight out of the pot, as it will be hot. Scoop a heaping spoonful of this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta on your plate and enjoy.
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- Easy Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken
- Pasta Primavera
- Pasta with Lemon Cream Sauce
- Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
- Instant Pot Marinara
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups chicken diced
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes minced and drained
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the Instant Pot
- Turn on the Instant Pot to saute mode. Heat olive oil until shimmering.
- Brown chicken on all sides.
- Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese to the Instant Pot. Make sure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
- Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes. Quick release.
- Once pasta is cooked through, add the cheese and stir to combine.
For the Stovetop
- In a pot, heat olive oil on medium heat.
- Brown chicken.
- Add remaining ingredients except for the cheese and bring to boil. Reduce and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once pasta is cooked through, add the cheese and stir to combine.
Alli says
Love this pasta recipe!