Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pasta

4.6
(22)

An Instant Pot® meal full of flavor! Sauce will thicken as it sets.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or more to taste

  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth, divided

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix

  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

  • 7 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese

  • 1 (4 ounce) envelope cheese sauce (such as Velveeta®)

Directions

  1. Place chicken breasts in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and add 2 cups chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, butter, ranch dressing mix, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select the Poultry setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board using a slotted spoon. Shred chicken and return to the pot. Add rotini, remaining chicken broth, and bacon. Close and lock the lid. Select the high pressure setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  4. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  5. Stir in shredded mild Cheddar cheese and cheese sauce until well combined.

Cook's Note:

If using thawed chicken, drop cook time to 15 minutes. If your pot does not have a poultry setting, use manual high pressure.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

554 Calories
25g Fat
52g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 554
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 1588mg 69%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 327mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 394mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.