Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken Recipe

Name: Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese; 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta; 2 cups cut asparagus, 1-inch lengths; 2 cups cut green beans, 1-inch pieces; 4 ounces basil pesto (such as Classico(R) Traditional); 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

5 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 cups cut asparagus, 1-inch lengths
2 cups cut green beans, 1-inch pieces
4 ounces basil pesto (such as Classico(R) Traditional)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1
Rub chicken thighs with salt and pepper and dust lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and chicken. Cook until chicken is very lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth. Close and lock the lid. Select Poultry setting and set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.
4
Add cream cheese, penne pasta, asparagus, green beans, pesto, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir together until well mixed. Close lid and select Rice setting; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
5
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Instant Pot® Gourmet Pesto Chicken

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