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A shiny stainless steel Instant Pot sitting on a rustic wooden counter next to a steaming bowl of golden chicken tomato pasta, bright green peas, and fresh basil sprinkled on top, with a wooden spoon resting on the pot's lid, daylight coming from a nearby window, soft shadows, casual amateur food photography style.

Instant Pot Weeknight Dinners Made Easy

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A collection of time-saving Instant Pot kitchen hacks and ready-to-go dinner recipes perfect for busy weeknights — quick, nutritious, and delicious.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup uncooked elbow pasta
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil and grated parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil, then cook chicken seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning until golden (3–4 minutes). Press Cancel.
  2. Add diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and broth. Stir to deglaze.
  3. Add uncooked pasta and peas. Secure lid, set to Manual/Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes.
  4. When done, quick-release pressure. Stir well, adjust seasoning, and serve hot topped with basil and parmesan.

Notes

  • To prevent mushy pasta, add it *after* pressure cooking and let it sit in the hot broth for 5 minutes.
  • For meal prep: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish GF.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
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