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17) Pesto Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup jarred basil pesto
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil if sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups cooked pasta or 4 cups baby spinach optional, to serve

Method
 

  1. Use Sauté on the Instant Pot and brown chicken pieces for 2–3 minutes; add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, scrape browned bits, then stir in pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Seal and cook on Manual/High for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, adjust seasoning, and toss with cooked pasta or wilt in spinach until combined.