Pressure Cooker Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta - Mealthy.com

"You can achieve a deliciously creamy pasta dish in one pot and in less than 30 minutes with your pressure cooker and this recipe. Cook the chicken and penne together in the cooker and mix with a homemade sauce using pesto, cream cheese, and fresh seasonings. Fresh cherry tomatoes pair perfectly with the basil pesto. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and basil for a fantastic finish...."

INGREDIENTS
3½ cups water
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
3 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

freshly chopped basil, freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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