Skip to main content

Featured

Customizable Chocolate Bites 🍫✨

 Customizable Chocolate Bites 🍫✨ Customizable Chocolate Bites 🍫✨ These easy-to-make chocolate bites are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Whether you prefer dark, milk, or white chocolate, you can customize these with a variety of toppings like nuts, dried fruits, or spices. Ingredients Base Chocolate: 8 oz dark, milk, or white chocolate (or a mix!) Topping Ideas (Choose Your Favorites!): Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios Dried fruit: Cranberries, raisins, apricots, banana chips Seeds: Chia, flax, sunflower, sesame Spices: Sea salt, cinnamon, chili flakes, espresso powder Candy: Crushed pretzels, caramel bits, mini marshmallows, sprinkles Instructions 1️⃣ Melt the Chocolate Chop the chocolate into small pieces for even melting. Microwave method: Heat in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals , stirring in between until smooth. Double boiler method: Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until melted. ...
Post a Comment
Read more
Labels

EASY Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

 Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta


Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

This Easy Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is a one-pot, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and a creamy pesto sauce for a crowd-pleasing dish that's ready in no time.

Ingredients (Serves 4-6):

  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 12 oz (340g) uncooked pasta (penne, rotini, or any short pasta)
  • 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Cherry tomatoes, spinach, or other veggies for added nutrition

Instructions:

  1. Sauté the Chicken:

    • Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Heat olive oil, then add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper and cook until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Turn off the sauté function.

  2. Add Pasta and Broth:

    • Pour the chicken broth into the pot, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Add the uncooked pasta, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid but not stirred (this prevents sticking).

  3. Pressure Cook:

    • Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (Manual) on high for 4 minutes (half the time listed on the pasta package minus 1 minute).
    • Once done, quick-release the pressure by carefully turning the valve.

  4. Add Pesto and Cream:

    • Stir in the basil pesto and heavy cream. Mix well to combine. If adding cherry tomatoes or spinach, stir them in now and let the residual heat cook them gently.

  5. Finish with Parmesan:

    • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  6. Serve:

    • Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.

Tips:

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta, but check the cooking times as they may vary.
  • Vegetarian Option: Skip the chicken and add more veggies or a plant-based protein.
  • For extra richness, add a pat of butter when stirring in the pesto.

Enjoy your Instant Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta—a comforting, easy, and delicious meal with minimal cleanup! 🍝🌿

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts