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one pot chicken spinach tomato pasta
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One-pot chicken spinach tomato pasta

This super yummy recipe for one-pot chicken spinach tomato pasta is easy to make and incredibly delicious. Learn how to prepare this mouthwatering dish step by step, and find answers to common questions about it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 386kcal
Author: Shobee

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Size pot
  • Sauce pan
  • strainer

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Cooked Bowtie Pasta
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Chopped Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Red Onion
  • 1 large Roma Tomato
  • 1/4 cup Sundried Tomato
  • 4 oz Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 cup Pasta water
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground pepper
  • Salt to taste.
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 11/2 Cups Cooked Chicken

Instructions

  • Cook the Bowtie pasta per box instructions. I cooked mine with eight cups of water and add one teaspoon salt to the water. I cook the pasta for thirteen minutes. Ensure to reserve one cup of pasta water.

Cook the Bowtie Pasta in the Instant Pot

  • Put the inner pot in the instant pot base. Put the bowtie pasta . Add water to cover.Cover the instant pot with the pressure cooker lid and push the pressure cooker button setting. Set it to HI and set the timer to five minutes. Quick release when done.Reserve one cup of pasta water before tossing the water. Set the pasta aside for later.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pan and saute the garlic, onion, and red onion. Cook on low heat until the tomato is soft. Add the Sundried tomato. Cook for two more minutes.
  • Add the pasta water and the Velveeta Cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add the heavy whipping cream and season with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic powder. Season according to your liking. Add the chicken. Stir gently.
  • Add the cooked pasta and let it simmer for three minutes. Add the spinach. Gently stir until the spinach is wilted.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg