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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe (Freezer Meal)

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta Recipe (Freezer Meal) is made with ditalini pasta, chicken broth, and boneless.

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min
Original yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
12 listed

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Estimating…
Main courseAmericanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less
Recipe categories & planning details
Meal type
Main course
Primary protein
Chicken
Cuisine
American
Preparation & total time
Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Follow the pressure release

Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)

In the method: In the Instant Pot, add the pasta, chicken broth, butter, and chicken.

ditalini pasta (or elbows)

In the method: In the Instant Pot, add the pasta, chicken broth, butter, and chicken.

chicken broth

In the method: In the Instant Pot, add the pasta, chicken broth, butter, and chicken.

Let’s make it

Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.

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Ingredients

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 cups ditalini pasta (or elbows)
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 cups chicken broth
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 Tablespoon butter
  • Ingredient noteSource: 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package)
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ cup milk
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Ingredient noteSource: 4 ounces sun dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • Ingredient noteSource: ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Ingredient noteSource: 1 Tablespoon dried basil
  • Ingredient noteSource: 2 cups fresh spinach leaves

How to make it

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve hot with your favorite salad and breadsticks!

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the instant pot. Start with this step: In the Instant Pot, add the pasta, chicken broth, butter, and chicken.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Add in the sun dried tomatoes and spinach stirring until spinach is cooked down a bit.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 6. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Freezer Meal Instructions Once everything is cooked, let it cool just a little. You don’t want it to be hot or it will trap a lot of moisture. Once it is cooled, then you can put it in a container. I would suggest freezing it in a airtight container, in a foil pan or even in a freezer ziplock bag. All three ways will work just fine. Because it is already cooked, all you have to do it take it out of the freezer, let it thaw overnight, and heat it up. Oven or microwave works great for reheating.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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