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Instant Pot Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Quick, creamy, and cheesy Instant Pot Chicken Pasta – a perfect weeknight meal everyone will love!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 packet 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

  • Start with the sauté function
    Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into your Instant Pot and select the SAUTE setting. Let it heat up for a minute before adding the diced chicken. Sauté the chicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s no longer pink. The chicken doesn’t have to be fully cooked here; it’ll finish cooking under pressure.
  • Season with ranch
    Sprinkle in the ranch dressing mix and stir to coat the chicken. The ranch adds so much flavor here—it’s like instant seasoning magic!
  • Add the pasta and broth
    Pour the uncooked pasta on top of the chicken, and then carefully add the chicken broth. Important tip: Don’t stir the pasta into the broth. This helps prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Set the Instant Pot
    Place the lid on the Instant Pot, making sure the valve is set to SEALING. Select “Manual” or “High Pressure” and set the timer for 4 minutes. While the pot comes up to pressure, take a minute to cube your cream cheese and shred the cheddar if you haven’t already.
  • Quick release and add the cheese
    When the timer goes off, carefully do a quick release of the pressure valve. Once the steam has fully escaped, open the lid. Stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and fresh spinach. Keep stirring until the cheese melts and everything is well combined. The spinach will wilt from the heat, adding just the right amount of greens to the dish.
  • Serve it up!
    Scoop the creamy pasta into bowls and enjoy while it’s hot. This dish is best served immediately for maximum cheesiness!

Notes

Serving and presentation tips

For a bit of flair, garnish each bowl with extra crumbled bacon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This adds a pop of color and makes the dish look even more enticing. I like to serve this with a simple side salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Find it online: https://savoryrecipe.com/instant-pot-chicken-pasta-recipe/