Penne Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes, Spinach and Herbs

Get a healthy meal on the table in a hurry with this pasta and ground chicken dish. It cooks in minutes in a multicooker.

Per serving: Calories (497); Saturated Fat (3g); Carbohydrates (29g); Sodium (745mg); Sugar (1g); Fiber (5g); Cholesterol (82mg); Protein (27g)

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 pint grape tomatoes

1 pound ground chicken

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. kosher salt

¼ - ½ tsp. red chili flakes or ground black pepper

1 lb. dried penne pasta

2 cups baby spinach, packed

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil

1 cup water

Parmesan cheese

Drizzle olive oil into the bottom of the multicooker pot and stir in grape tomatoes.

Crumble in ground chicken, then add Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and red chili flakes or ground black pepper.

Layer in penne pasta, spinach, crushed tomatoes and water.

Seal the multicooker and set to “pressure cook” on low for 4 minutes.

When the cooking stops, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully turn the vent to release pressure and wait 1 minute.

Stir the pasta well to distribute the ingredients, then serve immediately with Parmesan cheese.

• Read all directions for your multicooker first; buttons may be labeled differently on different brands. 
• Note that cooking time starts once the cooker has come up to pressure.
• When releasing the cooker’s pressure, put a potholder on your hand to avoid burns.

 
Recipe by Jess Thomson.