Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds cubed boneless chicken breast
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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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½ medium onion, finely chopped
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1 (16 ounce) package whole grain penne pasta
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1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
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2 cups water, or as needed
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1 pint heavy whipping cream
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2 ½ tablespoons basil pesto
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6 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Stir until coated.
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add seasoned chicken to the hot oil and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and continue to saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes longer. Stir to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
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Pour dry pasta on top of chicken and add water just until pasta is barely covered. Place spinach on top of pasta and cancel Saute function.
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Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid, and stir to combine ingredients.
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Switch to Saute function. Add whipping cream and then add basil pesto; stir to combine. Stir in Parmesan cheese and close the lid. Cook, covered, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Remove lid, stir to combine, and serve.
Cook's Note:
I used a 6-quart Instant Pot(R).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
559 | Calories |
36g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
34g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 559 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 36g | 47% |
Saturated Fat 19g | 95% |
Cholesterol 150mg | 50% |
Sodium 588mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 34g | 68% |
Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
Calcium 356mg | 27% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 447mg | 10% |
* 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.