Penne Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes, Spinach and Herbs
Get this healthy, delicious dinner ready in no time in a multicooker.
10 min
About 10 minutes to cook
497 cal
497 calories per serving
Serves 6
Serves about 6 people
Overview
Get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry with this pasta and ground chicken dish. It cooks in minutes in a multicooker.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 pound ground chicken
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. kosher salt
¼ - ½ tsp. red chili flakes or ground black pepper
1 lb. dried penne pasta
2 cups baby spinach, packed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
1 cup water
Parmesan cheese
Calories: (497); Fat: (3g); Carbohydrates: (29g); Sodium: (745mg); Sugar: (1g); Fiber: (5g); Cholesterol: (82mg); Protein: (27g)
Directions
Step One
Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the multicooker pot and stir in grape tomatoes.
Step Two
Crumble in ground chicken, then add Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and red chili flakes or ground black pepper.
Step Three
Layer in penne pasta, spinach, crushed tomatoes and water.
Step Four
Seal the multicooker and set to "pressure cook" on low for 4 minutes.
Step Five
When the cooking stops, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the vent to release pressure and wait 1 minute.
Step Six
Stir the pasta well to distribute the ingredients, then serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.
Chef's Notes:
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
- Read all directions for your multicooker first; buttons may be labeled differently on different brands.
- Note that cooking time starts once the cooker has come up to pressure.
- When releasing the cooker’s pressure, put a potholder on your hand to avoid burns.
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
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