<p>Enliven your dinnertime with some flavorful inspiration from southern Italy in this Instant Pot Creamy Bruschetta Chicken. Balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil round out this rich pasta dish you can pair with seasonal produce or let shine on its own.</p>
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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/3 cups Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 cups drain Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons chop Basil, Fresh
- 2 pounds quarter Chicken, Boneless Breasts
Serving Day Ingredients
- 1/4 cups Milk
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4 cups cook Spaghetti
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 10 ounces
- 935 Calories
- 52g Total Fat
- 17g Sat Fat
- 1g Trans Fat
- 224mg Cholesterol
- 655mg Sodium
- 53g Total Carb
- 5g Fiber
- 5g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 64g Protein
- 24 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and pepper. Gently fold in sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
- Place chicken in a gallon storage bag, top with marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add the chicken and marinade to Instant Pot.
- Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
- Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then release any remaining pressure.
- Change setting to saute and add in milk and cream cheese, stirring until it melts and is well combined.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- In a bowl, whisk together garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt and pepper. Gently fold in sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
- Divide chicken evenly between indicated number of round freezer containers.
- Divide marinade evenly over chicken in containers, label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: Prep from frozen
- **Depending on your container size/shape and your serving size, you may need to adjust cooking times given as it is based on 4 servings frozen in a 64 ounce container.**
- Add frozen contents of freezer container to Instant Pot.
- Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
- Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes then release any remaining pressure.
- Change to saute and add milk and cream cheese. Stir well until completely melted and well combined.
- Serve over cooked pasta.