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Instant Pot Bruschetta Chicken Pasta

Easy and flavorful one-pot pasta dish with juicy chicken, penne, and a fresh bruschetta topping made all in your Instant Pot.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 302 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt divided
  • ¾ teaspoon Black pepper divided
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 15 ounces Diced tomatoes with juices
  • 2 cups Water
  • 12 ounces Penne pasta uncooked
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 4 Plum tomatoes diced
  • 1 Red onion small, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Select sauté mode on Instant Pot and heat olive oil; add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes and water; stir to mix with chicken.
  • Add penne pasta on top and press down to submerge; do not stir.
  • Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Quick release steam and open lid carefully.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and diced plum tomatoes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning; serve warm.

Notes

Add balsamic glaze or fresh basil to garnish. Reheats well for next day meals.