Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound dry penne pasta; 4 cups chicken stock; 2 medium lemons, juiced; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream; 0.25 cup grated Romano cheese; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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This easy pasta dinner cooks together in one pot - your Instant Pot! The recipe makes 8 servings, so is great for a crowd, or you can save the leftovers for lunches to eat over the following few days.

Recipe by fabeveryday

Published on February 22, 2021

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound dry penne pasta
4 cups chicken stock
2 medium lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), add butter, and select Saute function. When butter melts, add chicken and onion and saute until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Push Cancel to end Saute function.
Add dry pasta, chicken stock, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder; stir with a wooden or plastic spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Stir in heavy cream, Romano and Parmesan cheeses. Let the pasta sit in the pot until the sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can use margarine in place of butter.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

421	Calories
14g	Fat
47g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 421
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 86mg	29%
Sodium 1028mg	45%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 21mg	104%
Calcium 119mg	9%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 334mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.