Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta
A creamy and cheesy pasta dish loaded with chicken and bacon, all made easily in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces ranch seasoning mix
- 0.5 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 12 ounces pasta, cooked according to package directions such as rotini or penne
- 0.25 cup green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, and ranch seasoning mix in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick pressure release by moving the valve to venting.
- Carefully remove the lid. Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the Instant Pot.
- Add the cream cheese and heavy cream to the Instant Pot. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and crumbled bacon to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine everything.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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