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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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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.
Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked and diced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups ditalini pasta (or elbows)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups chicken brothIngredient note
Source: 2 Tablespoon butterIngredient note
Source: 8 ounces cream cheese (1 package)Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup milkIngredient note
Source: ½ cup Parmesan cheeseIngredient note
Source: 4 ounces sun dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)Ingredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon garlic saltIngredient note
Source: ½ teaspoon black pepperIngredient note
Source: 1 Tablespoon dried basilIngredient note
Source: 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
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.