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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Published: Apr 10, 2018 · Modified: Apr 16, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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You are in for a treat because this Instant Pot Chicken Pasta recipe is so easy to make! This recipe is easy to make gluten free, just use gluten free penne pasta!

I used to be intimidated to make pasta in an Instant Pot, but this creamy Tuscan garlic chicken recipe was so easy to make. Gluten free pasta can be a challenge, but it worked beautifully in this recipe! 

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This post is going to be a lot of fun! Have you watched Chopped on the FoodNetwork? It is a fun cooking show where the contestants are given a basket of items. They need to create a delicious recipe with all of the ingredients in their basket.

(*This post was sponsored by Arla® Cream Cheese, but the content and opinions expressed are my own.)

If you love chicken as much as we do, you will want to check out ALL of my delicious Gluten Free Chicken Recipes.

My Challenge Basket

Ingredients in my challenge basket included:

  • Arla cream cheese (more about this yummy stuff shortly!)
  • Chicken
  • Baby Spinach
  • Roasted Red Peppers

I have been experimenting quite a bit with my Instant Pot lately. My biggest challenge has been to get gluten free pasta to stay firm and not turn to mush when cooking in a pressure cooker. Cooking pasta in an Instant Pot isn't easy. You want the pasta to be al dente.

If you love using your Instant Pot, try this gluten free taco pasta recipe too!

top view of a plate of penne pasta with cream cheese, garlic clove and basil in the background

The hero of this recipe is the Arla cream cheese. It makes such a delicious creamy sauce for this pasta! Arla cream cheese doesn't only come in the Original plain flavor I used for this recipe, but there are also fun flavors like Blueberry, Strawberry, Herbs & Spices, Mediterranean Garden, and Skyr.

a close up of a plate of chicken garlic pasta

Arla's Original cream cheese is made with four simple ingredients that you can recognize: cream, skim milk, cream culture, and salt!

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Instructions:

I used two packages of Original Arla Cream Cheese in this recipe.

onions cooking in instant pot

The first step is to sauté the onions on the Sauté setting.

raw chicken and ingredients in an instant pot

Next add one package of Arla Original cream cheese, the chicken breasts, red peppers, basil, ½ of the chicken broth, and seasonings.

Cook on the Poultry setting according to your Instant Pot or pressure cooker directions.

spinach in instant pot

When the chicken is done, depressurize your pressure cooker according to the directions. When it is done, open your Instant Pot. Add the spinach and stir. The leaves will wilt, but not fall apart.

shredded chicken on a cutting board

Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks. Add the chicken back into the pot. The chicken is so moist it will pretty much fall apart as you shred the chicken.

pasta added to instant pot

How to cook gluten free pasta in an Instant Pot

Now for the instant pot pasta trick. Now is when I add the uncooked gluten free pasta to the Instant Pot. I just dump it right in. Next, add the second package of Arla cream cheese, and the other half of the chicken broth.

Set the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) to cook for just 5 minutes. That is all it takes. If you overcook the pasta in the pressure cooker, it will turn to mush.

When the pressure cooker is done, let the pressure release. Open the pressure cooker when it is totally depressurized and stir. Enjoy!

More Delicious Instant Pot Meal Recipes:

  • Instant Pot Chicken Stew
  • Grandma's Chicken Soup Instant Pot Version
  • Instant Pot Cabbage and Meatballs
  • Instant Pot Vegetable Soup with Shredded Chicken

Recipe

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Sandi Gaertner
An easy Instant Pot chicken pasta recipe.
4.86 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Meal Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 418 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • ⅓ cup roasted red peppers
  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 14 ounces cream cheese plain flavor
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 10 ounces gluten free pasta uncooked
  • ¼ cup parmesan

Instructions
 

  • In the Instant Pot, add olive oil, garlic, and diced onion. Cook on Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add salt, pepper, basil, chicken, broth, water, 7 ounces of the cream cheese, and roasted red peppers. Close and lock the pressure cooker. Cook on poultry setting or 15 minutes.
  • Safely release pressure per your pressure cooker brand's safety instructions.
  • Open the pressure cooker and remove the chicken. Shred the chicken and put back into the pot. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot. Cook on manual 5 minutes.
  • Safely depressurize the pressure cooker again. Add raw spinach leaves and last 7 ounces of cream cheese and mix well. 
  • Garnish with parmesan and more fresh basil

Notes

I have found corn/rice blend gluten free pastas hold up better in the Instant Pot for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 418kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1293mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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  1. Jody

    February 13, 2020 at 6:14 am

    I made this according to your print instructions and it turned out great. I did notice that your print instructions are not the same as your step by step instructions. Wondering which way you actually prepare this dish or if either works. Thanks!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      February 15, 2020 at 9:59 am

      Hi Jody, Thank you so much for your note. I will check and see.

      Reply
      • Joanne

        January 02, 2021 at 3:52 pm

        Hi Can you tell me when to add the water. It is not in your description just the recipe.
        I'm making it tonight

      • Sandi Gaertner

        January 03, 2021 at 11:13 am

        I add it to the pot before cooking.

  2. Heather

    April 22, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    When you mention in the directions to depressurize the Instant pot, each time, is it quick release or natural (slow ) release. Can you please clarify? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      April 22, 2019 at 10:04 pm

      Hi Heather, I used a quick release. I hope that helps.

      Reply
  3. Jane, The Heritage Cook

    April 16, 2018 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    Looks wonderful and the pasta is cooked perfectly! I hope you win!!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      April 17, 2018 at 4:36 pm

      Thank you so much Jane, hope you enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Amanda Finks

    April 11, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    Love the flavor of this creamy pasta and how easy it is! Yum!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      April 11, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Thank you so much Amanda. This is my kids' new favorite!

      Reply
  5. Jenn

    April 11, 2018 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    You rocked this dish! Cannot wait to get my hands on some Arla cream cheese for this yummy IP dish!

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      April 11, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      You should do the Chopped Challenge!

      Reply

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