Chicken Piccata Pasta

My love affair with the Quick Cooker continues! This is one of my favorite Pampered Chef recipes but I didn’t want to babysit it so I decided I’d put the new pressure cooker to the test. And it passed!

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I didn’t add red bell pepper to the recipe when I made it because someone who shall remain unmentioned ate it and it can be omitted if it’s not your thing. I just like recipes that have a lot of color, and traditionally this one doesn’t!

 

Chicken Piccata Pasta
Serves 6

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons Pantry Lemon Pepper Rub
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 32oz carton chicken stock
1 16oz pkg uncooked linguine, broken in half
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 14oz can artichoke hearts, drained
2 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 lemon
1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh parsley

  1. Set the Quick Cooker to SEAR and press START. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the inner pot for 2 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces on the Cutting Board. Combine the chicken, the Rub and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the Medium Stainless Mixing Bowl, tossing to coat.
  3. Add the chicken to the inner pot and saute 3 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, chop the onions with the Food Chopper and add to the inner pot with the chicken. Add the garlic pressed with the Garlic Press. Saute 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently. Press CANCEL.
  5. Add the stock and linguine to the inner pot and stir to combine.
  6. Lock the Lid, line up the sealing vent, select CUSTOM , adjust the time to 6 minutes and press START.
  7. Meanwhile, cut the top off the pepper and remove the seeds with the Scoop Loop. Cut the bell pepper into pieces and dice using the Quick Slice by placing the pepper slices in the Quick Slice and slicing once, then turning the pepper slices 90-degrees and slicing again. Set aside.
  8. Drain the artichokes in the Easy Read Measuring Colander. Place the parsley in the Herb Mill and set aside.
  9. When the timer is up, press the steam-release button to manually release the pressure. Remove the Lid and stir in the cream cheese, artichokes and red pepper until well combined. Cover with the Small Boil-Over No More and cook 5 minutes (this will thicken the sauce).
  10. Press the lemon into the pasta using the Citrus Press. Add the capers and the parsley using the Herb Mill. Stir to combine. Press CANCEL and serve.

Enjoy!

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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

Back to my love affair with the Quick Cooker! I came across this recipe and decided to adapt it and I made it last night! While it’s not GF/DF, it did please those who ate it! I hope you enjoy it too!

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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
Serves 6

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, presssed
1 tablespoon Pantry Italian Seasoning
1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
1 24oz jar marinara sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup red wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 16oz box rigatoni pasta
1 5oz pkg pepperoni slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley

  1. Set the Quick Cooker to SEAR and press START. Chop the onion with the Food Chopper. Add the onion and oil to the inner pot and saute 2 minutes. Press the garlic into the pot with the Garlic Press and add the Italian Seasoning Mix and saute 2 minutes longer. Press CANCEL.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce, bell pepper, wine, stock and pasta. Lock the lid and select the CUSTOM setting. Adjust the time to 6 minutes and press START.
  3. When the timer is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then press CANCEL. Press the steam-release button to manually release any remaining pressure.
  4. Remove the lid and stir the sauce. Add the pepperoni and cheese and stir to combine.
  5. Serve in bowls with fresh parsley over the top dispensed from the Herb Mill.

Enjoy!

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