Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta
Crack chicken pasta is a creamy and cheesy bacon ranch chicken pasta that is sure to be a hit with your family!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 509kcal
Equipment
- The "I Love My Instant Pot" Affordable Meals Recipe Book
- SteamMates Wraps Compatible with Instant Pot Accessories 6 qt | Customize Your Instant Pot with Different Designs | Fits InstaPot Duo 6 qt ONLY | Spring Floral Red Duo 6 Qt
- Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker and Warmer
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1 pound medium tube-shaped pasta like penne
- 1 ranch seasoning packet
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounce cream cheese softened and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, water, chicken, pasta, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper in instant pot. Stir.
- Close lid and set pressure release valve to sealing.
- Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 4 minutes.
- Once cooking is complete, quick release the pressure release valve.
- Remove the lid and mix in the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
- Stir until the cheese is melted.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, until sauce is thickened.
- Mix in bacon.
- Serve, topped with additional shredded cheese and bacon, if desired.
Notes
Variation: Recipe may be made with cooked turkey.
Note: To make this recipe with raw chicken and raw bacon, press the saute button and cook chicken and bacon together until cooked thoroughly, aproximately 10 minutes. Turn the instant pot off and deglaze the bottom of the pot with the chicken broth before adding the rest of the ingredients.