Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes  sun dried with no oil or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp garlic minced
• 2 lbs chicken breast  (about 2 large breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes)
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth low sodium (one cup for Crockpot and stovetop method)
• 3 cups whole wheat pasta I used one 12 oz. box
• 3/4 cup cottage cheese 2%
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2%
• 2 cups spinach baby
• 1/4 cup basil  fresh, or 1 tsp dried basil
• 2/3 cup cheese parmesan

Instructions

Instant Pot Directions:

1. Set your Instant Pot to Sauté and lightly spray the pot with cooking spray. Once your pot is hot add the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Add your cut chicken to the pot, and cook 2-3 minutes stirring often. This will prevent your chicken from clumping together while it’ s under pressure. Once your chicken is browned on all sides add your chicken broth.
3. Add your pasta to the pot and stir well, ensuring that all noodles are below the liquid.
4. Close and lock the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Select Pressure Cook (high) and set the time for 3 minutes.
5. While your chicken is cooking, blend the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt together until smooth, then set aside.
6. When the cook time is complete, quick release the pressure, and remove the lid. Stir. Drain any excess liquid from the pot.
7. While your noodles are still hot stir in spinach, and basil. Once the leaves have wilted, stir in your blended cottage cheese, and grated parmesan. Serve immediately.  Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil.