Description
Instant Pot Christmas Confetti Pasta is a delightful and colorful dish that captures the joy of the holiday season. Bursting with vibrant red and green bell peppers, this pasta is not only a feast for the eyes but also a quick and satisfying meal. In just 21 minutes, you can prepare a festive dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. The creamy texture combined with tender chicken creates a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to your holiday menu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water
- 1 Tbsp Better than Bouillon chicken base
- 2 Tbsp dry onion flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine
- 1 pound frozen uncooked peeled and deveined chicken
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pour water into the Instant Pot and add bouillon, onion flakes, garlic powder, salt, oregano, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Break pasta in half and scatter it in a crisscross pattern in the pot.
- In a suitable pan for pot-in-pot cooking, place chicken topped with diced peppers and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place a trivet in the Instant Pot over the pasta and set the uncovered chicken pan on top.
- Secure the lid, ensure the valve is set to sealing, and cook on manual/pressure for 6 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for 5-10 minutes before venting.
- Remove the pan and trivet carefully; stir together chicken, peppers, and pasta. Add cream and parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg