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Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Pasta

This creamy, savory Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Pasta blends tender chicken, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich Marsala wine sauce with bowtie pasta.
It's an easy one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Pasta
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons ½ stick salted butter
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • 1 pound baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
  • 1½ pounds chicken tenderloins cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 7.5-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes + 2 teaspoons oil from the jar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1½ cups Marsala wine dry
  • 3 cups garlic broth or chicken broth
  • 1 pound farfalle
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping

Instructions
 

  • Melt Butter: Turn on the Instant Pot to Sauté (More or High setting). Add butter and let it melt completely.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Add the shallot and mushrooms. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until mushrooms soften and start to brown.
  • Add Chicken & Oil: Stir in the chicken pieces and the reserved sun-dried tomato oil (not the tomatoes yet). Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns pinkish-white but is not fully cooked.
  • Deglaze & Add Liquids: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the Marsala wine, allowing it to simmer for another minute while scraping up any browned bits. Add the broth and stir.
  • Add Pasta: Place the farfalle pasta on top of the broth without stirring. Gently press down so it's mostly submerged (some pieces sticking out are fine).
  • Pressure Cook: Secure the lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and select Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 6 minutes. Once done, perform a quick release.
  • Final Touches: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Pasta Substitutions: Farfalle works great, but you can use penne, rigatoni, or any short pasta.
Marsala Wine: Use dry Marsala for the best flavor. If substituting, a mix of dry white wine and a splash of sherry can work.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating to retain creaminess.
Make it Creamier: Increase heavy cream to ½ cup for an even richer sauce.
Keyword creamy chicken pasta, Easy Instant Pot Pasta, Easy one-pot meals, instant pot recipes, Italian-inspired Instant Pot recipes, Marsala wine pasta, pressure cooker chicken recipes, quick dinner recipes, Sun-dried tomato pasta
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