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Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Bake in Your Pressure Cooker

Aromatic and delightful Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Bake, made convenient in a pressure cooker.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • lbs. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 Garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 2–3 tbsp. Marinade from artichoke hearts
  • 4 sprigs Fresh oregano leaves stripped
  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • 1 lb. Whole wheat fusili pasta
  • 1 Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 pint Grape or cherry tomatoes whole
  • ½ c. Marinated artichoke hearts roughly chopped
  • ½ c. White beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ c. Kalamata olives roughly chopped
  • Part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese a good handful or two
  • Fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • Fresh basil roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) so it’s ready to bake when your pasta mix is good to go.
  • Heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in your sliced garlic and red onion. Sauté them until they’re soft and kinda sweet smelling.
  • Add the chicken pieces. Cook them until browned and fully cooked through - you want that tender pull when you poke with a fork.
  • Stir in the marinade from the artichoke hearts, fresh oregano leaves, and your whole tomatoes. Let that cook for about 5 more minutes so the flavors get all cozy.
  • While your chicken mixture’s doing its thing, cook the fusili pasta according to the package directions. Cook it ‘til it’s al dente - just firm to the bite. Drain and set it aside.
  • Combine the pasta with the chicken mixture and chopped artichoke hearts in a large baking dish. Mix everything well so every bit's coated. Then bake it in your preheated oven for 20 minutes or ‘til heated through and the top is golden and bubbly from the cheese. Don't forget to do a quick release if you’re using the pressure cooker for the chicken part first so it doesn't keep cooking too long.

Notes

Serve with a fresh salad for a heartier meal.