Yield: 8 servings
Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Chicken Pasta takes weeknight comfort food to a new level. Made in the Instant Pot, this creamy chicken pasta packed with cheese, spinach, and bacon is cooked in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch chunks
- One packet of dry Ranch Dressing mix
- 1 lb box of rotini pasta, uncooked
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (8 oz) cheddar cheese
- 8 oz block Cream Cheese
- 5 ounces baby fresh spinach
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Pour olive oil into Instant Pot pan and select SAUTE. Heat for 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken and sauté for approximately 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Add Ranch dressing packet and stir to combine well. Add pasta on top of chicken and pour chicken broth over pasta (do not stir pasta in broth).
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve on top to "SEALING".
- Set on “Manual or High Pressure“ for 4 minutes.
- When timer goes off, quick release the pressure valve carefully.
- Stir in cream cheese, shredded cheese, bacon and spinach and stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Recipe tested in 6qt Instant Pot
- Penne or bowtie pasta are great alternatives to rotini.
- Use precooked bacon for a quick alternative. Also can use rotisserie cooked chicken. Skip the saute step if using precooked chicken.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 481Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 708mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 38g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.