INSTANT POT® CHICKEN PESTO
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.
Provided by Countryesque Kati
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 1h21m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 : Calories 357.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 52.2 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
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Yohan Kaushalya
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I made this for dinner last night and it was a success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Hasnain Khan
[email protected]This chicken pesto dish was a delightful surprise! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful and creamy. I served it over penne pasta, and it was a huge hit with my family. Highly recommend!
Feelina
[email protected]Meh. The chicken was a bit dry and the pesto sauce was lacking flavor. I think I'll stick to my regular pesto recipe.
Ed Ga
[email protected]Great recipe! I followed it exactly and the chicken and pesto sauce turned out perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. Will definitely make this again.
Abdullah Bin fahad
[email protected]This chicken pesto dish is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a delicious and easy meal. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Salman Hussain
[email protected]Not impressed. The chicken was overcooked and the pesto sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Tina Chinedu
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I made this for dinner last night and it was a success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
BARISAL YT
[email protected]This chicken pesto dish was a delight! The chicken was cooked to perfection, and the pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful and creamy. I served it over penne pasta, and it was a huge hit with my family. Highly recommend!
Arslan Asif
[email protected]Bleh. The chicken was dry and the pesto sauce was too oily. I didn't enjoy this dish at all.
Rili Rrjolli
[email protected]Great recipe! I followed it exactly and the chicken and pesto sauce turned out perfectly. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. Will definitely make this again.
Nina Flintoff
[email protected]This chicken pesto dish is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a delicious and easy meal. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
wajiha Ali
[email protected]Not a fan. The chicken was overcooked and the pesto sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Rana Ali rajput
[email protected]Easy and yummy! I made this for dinner last night and it was a success. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
T.T Tv
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the pesto sauce was incredibly creamy and delicious. I served it over pasta, and it was a huge hit with my family. Highly recommend!
Itx, Zaibi
[email protected]Meh. The chicken was a bit dry and the pesto sauce was lacking flavor. I think I'll stick to my regular pesto recipe.
Jamari Leveston
[email protected]Great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was delicious. I added some extra vegetables to the sauce, and it turned out great. Will definitely make this again.
AR AF AT
[email protected]This chicken pesto dish was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it over pasta, and it was a delicious and easy meal. Will definitely be making this again!