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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Pasta Recipes » Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Dairy-Free)

    Published: April 15, 2019 / Updated: October 14, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Dairy-Free)

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    This dairy-free version of Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is just as creamy and flavorful as the original. It's the perfect weeknight comfort food meal made in under 30 minutes in your pressure cooker!

    Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    Comfort food meals that can be made in 30 minutes or less are my busy weeknight jam. Today's pressure cookers make family meals like this oh so easy!

    And when it comes to comfort food, there's no other warm and cozy dinner friend that I like to cuddle up with than pasta. Pasta knows. Pasta understands.

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    • 🌟 Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🔪 Tools and Equipment
    • 🍅 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • More delicious Instant Pot recipes
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    I've long loved creamy rich pasta dishes, and when I first found out I had a dairy sensitivity, I thought those days were long gone.

    But then, creativity in the kitchen plus necessity and a longing for yummy creamy pasta lead to delicious discoveries. Like my Dairy-Free Fettuccine Alfredo, Dairy-Free One Pot Cheeseburger Pasta, Creamy Dairy-Free Mac and Cheese, and Dairy-Free Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs with Pasta.

    🌟 Why you'll love this recipe

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    My Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a family fave, and I think it will be one of yours, too!

    • It's packed with creaminess from dairy-free cream cheese
    • nuttiness from nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese
    • rich Tuscan flavor from sun-dried tomatoes.
    • The spinach helps balance out the creaminess. Plus, it adds more veggies, and we can all use more veggies in our lives, right?

    This pressure cooker meal takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on your prep time prowess and how long it takes the pressure cooker to come to pressure.

    Taste great and looks good. Love this recipe!!

    -Reader Brandie

    🔪 Tools and Equipment

    instant pot

    Here's what you'll need to make this dish:

    • 6-quart Instant Pot or 8-quart Instant Pot Duo - Do not attempt to make this in a 3-quart pressure cooker.
    • Wooden spoon or heatproof silicone spatula

    🍅 Ingredient notes

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    Here's what you'll need to make this Instant Pot chicken dish:

    • Unsalted vegan butter
    • Garlic clove
    • Chicken - use boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Pasta - you can use your favorite shape, but I love using pasta shapes with some twists and curves to hold the sauce. Rotini or fusilli pasta both work well.
    • Chicken broth
    • Dairy-free cream cheese
    • Almond milk - or your can use your favorite other milk alternative
    • Nutritional yeast
    • Sundried tomatoes
    • Salt
    • Ground black pepper
    • Fresh basil
    • Spinach

    If you're new to dairy-free cooking and baking, be sure to check out my Dairy Free Baking and Cooking Guide. It explains some common food labels and I share my favorite dairy-free products to use in my recipes.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    chicken sauteeing in Instant Pot
    Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta cooked before add-ins

    With your Instant Pot on Sauté function, add the butter and when it is just melted, then sauté the chicken and garlic in the pot for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly to lightly cook the sides of the chicken.

    Add pasta and chicken broth, stir so as much of the pasta is covered by the broth as possible. Cover and seal, then set Manual or Pressure Cook for 4 minutes. 

    When the timer is done, allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release. Once the pin is down and all pressure has been released, open the lid.

    adding water to Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
    adding nutritional yeast to chicken pasta

    Turn your IP to Sauté, and then gently stir in the cream cheese and almond milk until the cream cheese is melted. Add nutritional yeast and stir until it is well mixed in.

    adding spinach to Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta
    Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta cooked

    Add the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, and spinach. Stir gently until spinach is softened and ingredients are nicely mixed together.

    Turn IP to Cancel, and serve pasta immediately. 

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Dairy-Free Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta in a bowl
    Do I need to sauté the chicken first?

    Sautéing the chicken first creates more flavorful chicken. It's worth it to take the extra couple of minutes to do this step in the Instant Pot. I find that doing this step also makes the meat more tender.

    Can I make this Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta with regular dairy?

    Absolutely! Simply sub out regular cream cheese for dairy-free. Use parmesan cheese instead of nutritional yeast flakes. And use regular milk instead of almond milk.

    What's the best way to store leftovers?

    Allow the food to cool completely at room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Dairy-Free)

    5 from 42 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 20 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Tuscan chicken pasta dish is a creamy, dairy-free comfort food made in just 30 minutes thanks to your pressure cooker! 
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 644kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp unsalted vegan butter
    • 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
    • 8 oz pasta (I use cavatappie, gemelli, or rotini because it holds the sauce well)
    • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 4 oz dairy-free cream cheese
    • ¾ cup almond milk
    • ¾ cup nutritional yeast
    • 1 jar (8 oz) julienned sundried tomatoes, drained and lightly chopped
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
    • 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
    • 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped

    Instructions

    • With your Instant Pot on Sauté function, add the butter and when it is just melted, then sauté the chicken and garlic in the pot for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly to lightly cook the sides of the chicken.
    • Add pasta and chicken broth, stir so as much of the pasta is covered by the broth as possible. Place the lid on your pressure cooker and make sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL mode. Then set Manual or Pressure Cook for 4 minutes. 
    • When the timer is done, allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release by carefully moving the pressure release valve to VENT. Once the pin is down and all pressure has been released, carefully open the lid.
    • Turn your IP to Sauté, and then gently stir in the cream cheese and almond milk until the cream cheese is melted. Add nutritional yeast and stir until it is well mixed in. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, and spinach. Stir gently until spinach is softened and ingredients are nicely mixed together.
    •  Turn IP to Cancel, and serve pasta immediately. 

    Notes

    • I make this in my 8-quart Instant Pot Duo or in my Ninja Foodi Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker, but you could also make this in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Do not attempt to make this in a 3-quart pressure cooker.
    • You can substitute coconut milk for the almond milk.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 2838mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2147IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 7mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Melissa says

        August 16, 2022 at 3:44 am

        5 stars
        Loved it! Doubled it and made it for a group of nine who all enjoyed it. We will definitely make it again!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          August 20, 2022 at 5:24 pm

          5 stars
          So glad to hear that you and your group all enjoyed it, Melissa! :)

      2. Tori says

        January 05, 2022 at 7:07 pm

        5 stars
        This is my go-to pasta dish! So incredibly easy to make. I leave out the chicken, as I'm not a huge meat eater, and my husband doesn't like the tomatoes or greens (I use kale). The pasta itself is so good that he has no issue eating it plain, and it's incredibly easy to mix in the veggies after my husband has taken what he wants. Delicious!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 14, 2022 at 2:11 pm

          5 stars
          Thank you for your sweet comment, Tori! I am so glad you and your husband both love it!

      3. Darcie G. says

        February 09, 2021 at 11:15 am

        5 stars
        Very amazing dish! We had company over and no one could tell it was made with dairy free ingredients. Made Enoch for 5 adults, and 2 kiddos. Yes, even the kiddos highly enjoyed this dinner. Will be added to our monthly rotation for sure😁. Thank you for such a wonderful dinner💙!

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          February 23, 2021 at 8:34 pm

          5 stars
          So glad to hear you all loved it, Darcie! Yay!

      4. Michelle says

        November 17, 2020 at 9:43 pm

        5 stars
        I was looking for a dairy free way to make a creamy pasta and oh my woooord. This recipe was absolutely delicious! I am in love thank you so much for sharing this! My boyfriend loves cheese but I’m lactose intolerant and can’t handle even a little without getting sick. He loved this so much and was so happy I get to enjoy it with him.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 17, 2020 at 9:55 pm

          Michelle, thank you for trying this recipe, and I am so glad to hear you both love it! The rest of my family is not dairy-free, so I try to make dairy-free recipes that everyone will love :)

      5. VON COUPLAND says

        October 09, 2020 at 6:24 am

        5 stars
        There are a lot of ingredients I cannot tolerate I am dairy and fat free, also a diabetic, all spices most of the herbs, onions, tomatoes and the list goes on but I am able to adapt recipes. You have opened my menu so much, I miss eating regular foods and get a little bored with the things on my current menu. Thank you sooo much Von x

        Reply
      6. Elisabeth says

        December 09, 2019 at 8:58 pm

        5 stars
        This was a hit with my family. I didn’t have dairy free cream cheese or nutritional yeast, so I substituted soy sauce (1 TBSP) for the nutritional yeast. I couldn’t add anything to replace the cream cheese so it was runny and we ate it in bowls. Also, I put two cups of pasta as one wasn’t enough. All in all, it was great. I’ll make it again.

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 08, 2020 at 9:06 pm

          5 stars
          Thanks for putting your own spin on the recipe, Elisabeth! Glad your family loved it!

      7. Jacquelyn Hastert says

        April 17, 2019 at 9:42 am

        5 stars
        I love my instant pot and I am always looking for new recipes to try. This one sounds like a great addition to next weeks menu. Thank you!

        Reply
      8. Cammeo Murray says

        April 16, 2019 at 10:40 pm

        This looks so good!!! I just got an Instant Pot and have been needing some new recipes 😁 Thanks!

        Reply
      9. Kasey says

        April 16, 2019 at 5:24 pm

        Looks so good! I have to try this recipe!

        Kasey Ma

        Reply
        • Kaytee says

          October 07, 2020 at 11:49 pm

          5 stars
          This was amazing!! My whole family loved it!! For it being non diary, it was sure creamy and delicious!! I’m impressed with this recipe and will make it over and over again.

      10. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

        April 16, 2019 at 10:38 am

        5 stars
        This looks so creamy and delicious! Love this is an IP recipe for an easy weeknight meal!

        Reply
      11. Autumn says

        April 15, 2019 at 6:21 pm

        5 stars
        This looks so delicious and comforting! I love any recipe that is quick and can be made in the Instant Pot!

        Reply
        • Danielle says

          October 19, 2021 at 8:02 pm

          1 star
          This was almost inedible. I double checked the recipe to make sure I hadn't misread anything. If nutritional yeast isn't a flavor you know and love, then 3/4 cup is way too much. It was super runny and the word "creamy" is not at all a descriptor. I managed to save it by adding canned tomato sauce.

      12. Denay DeGuzman says

        April 15, 2019 at 5:47 pm

        5 stars
        This chicken recipe deserves a 5-star rating! Yum!

        Reply
      13. Denay DeGuzman says

        April 15, 2019 at 5:46 pm

        What a wonderful collection of Instant Pot recipes! These all look so tasty and easy to make! And that Tuscan Chicken Pasta - wow, does that look delicious! Thank you so much for sharing all of these yummy recipes!

        Reply
      14. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        April 15, 2019 at 3:44 pm

        5 stars
        I just went on a moms' trip this weekend, and I had to laugh because we kept talking about what to cook for the family when you're busy! This recipe would be a terrific go-to weeknight dinner. Thanks for sharing it!

        Reply

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