Instant Pot® Chicken Pesto

Instant Pot® Chicken Pesto

by Jeanette Burns 2 years ago
3 (1)
46 minutes
357.4 kcal
30.6 g carbs
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Description

A delicious and easy Instant Pot® recipe for chicken pesto served over pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese. Freeze extra pesto in a resealable plastic bag.

Ingredients
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
Directions
  1. 1. Toast pine nuts and garlic cloves in a dry saucepan over medium heat. Transfer to a food processor; add basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Process until combined.
  2. 2. Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Coat the bottom of the pot with the remaining olive oil.
  3. 3. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper; place into the pot, breast side-down. Cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip; continue browning for 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Rub some pesto over the chicken. Mix in the remaining pesto, milk, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. 4. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Let rest, 5 to 10 minutes; release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  5. 5. Transfer chicken to a separate dish; separate all meat from the bone. Discard bones and skin. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; place back in with the sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Add pasta to the chicken and sauce; stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 whole chicken
calories: 357.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 30.6 g
protein: 23.6 g
saturated fat: 3.7 g
cholesterol: 52.2 mg
sodium: 126.5 mg
fiber: 1.9 g
sugar: 3.3 g