Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Pasta
This Instant Pot pasta is packed with zesty lemon flavor, savory chicken and vibrant vegetables. It’s a fast, flavorful way to enjoy a wholesome homemade dinner.
Servings: 9
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Pound cavatappi pasta
- 2 Cups chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 Pound chicken tenderloins cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 2 yellow squash chopped
- 2 zucchini chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic minced
- ½ Cup unsalted butter
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 Teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ Cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- parsley fresh, optional garnish
Instructions
- Add noodles, broth and a tablespoon of lemon juice to the Instant Pot. Seal and set to manual high pressure. Cook for 4 minutes then allow natural release for 5. Quick release remaining steam and set noodles aside.
- Set instant pot to sauté.
- Add chicken to a mixing bowl and toss with ½ tablespoon olive oil, salt, lemon zest, and black pepper.
- Add remaining olive oil and chicken to the instant pot and cook for 5 minutes, turning frequently.
- Add the butter to the instant pot with the chicken.
- Cut squash and zucchini into ½-inch pieces. Add to a mixing bowl and combine with lemon juice, red pepper, onion powder, and minced garlic.
- Add the squash and zucchini to the instant pot and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes to soften.
- Switch off the Instant Pot and stir in the parmesan and pasta. Serve immediately.
Notes
Add lemon last: Stir in fresh lemon juice just before serving to maintain brightness.
Don’t overcook pasta: Use the quick release after 5 minutes to prevent soggy noodles.
Pre-cut the vegetables: Get your vegetables chopped and seasoned while the pasta cooks.
Don’t overcook pasta: Use the quick release after 5 minutes to prevent soggy noodles.
Pre-cut the vegetables: Get your vegetables chopped and seasoned while the pasta cooks.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 1128mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 18382IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2mg
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