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Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks; salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing mix; 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 pound penne pasta; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups milk; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Creamy one-pot pasta with tender chicken, bacon, and a savory ranch-cheese sauce. A comforting weeknight dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Original recipe

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

Serves

Ingredients

½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 package Hidden Valley Original Ranch dressing mix
4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
8 ounces cream cheese
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Method

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the pot.
Pour in the chicken broth and milk. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix until combined. Add the penne and stir well, making sure the noodles are submerged.
Close the lid and move the valve to sealing position.
Set to high pressure for 4 minutes.
Switch the valve to quick release and carefully open the pot.
Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon until melted and incorporated.
Let the pasta sit for 5–10 minutes off heat; the sauce will become thicker as it rests.

My notes

Notes

Cut chicken into uniform chunks so it cooks evenly in the short cook time.

Cook the bacon ahead of time to save active cooking minutes.

If the sauce seems too thin after cooking, let it rest undisturbed; residual heat will thicken it naturally.

Calories: 881 kcal · Carbs: 76 g · Protein: 43 g · Fat: 44 g · Sodium: 700 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 9 g

Adapted from tastesbetterfromscratch.com. Method summarised in Potbelly's own words; quantities and timings as published. All credit to the original author.

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