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How do you get Healthier Tuscan Chicken Pasta? What makes it healthier? Well, it's all about making smart choices; using nutritious and nutty whole wheat pasta instead of traditional pasta, using low-fat ingredients for the creamy, tangy sauce, and foregoing oil on the bright and rich sun-dried tomatoes that are mixed into each bite. But just because Healthier Tuscan Chicken Pasta is healthier doesn't mean it skimps out on the amazing taste you expect: the chicken is still tender, the cheese is still sharp and melty, and the herbs are still zesty! Good times all around, for you, your tastebuds, and your waistline!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 pounds chicken breast, diced into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups whole wheat pasta
- 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
- 3/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1 -Set your pressure cooker to the "Sauté" function.
Step 2 -Lightly spray the pot of the pressure cooker with cooking spray.
Step 3 -Once the pot is hot, add the sun-dried tomatoes, the Italian seasoning, and the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4 -Add the cubed chicken to the pot and cook, stirring often, until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 -Add the chicken broth to the chicken mixture.
Step 6 -Add the pasta to the chicken mixture and stir well, ensuring all of the noodles are submerged.
Step 7 -Close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker and turn the pressure valve to seal.
Step 8 -Select the "Pressure Cook High" setting or its equivalent and set the time for 3 minutes.
Step 9 -Blend the cottage cheese and the Greek yogurt together until smooth, using a blender or a food processor.
Step 10 -Once the cooking time on the pressure cooker is complete, carefully quick-release the pressure and safely remove the lid.
Step 11 -Drain any excess liquid from the pot.
Step 12 -Stir the spinach and the basil into the chicken mixture, until the spinach has wilted.
Step 13 -Once the spinach has wilted, stir in the blended cottage cheese mixture and the parmesan.
Step 14 -Serve immediately.
