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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Cook up a creamy bowl of buffalo chicken pasta using the Instant Pot in a matter of minutes. This easy recipe requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time to prepare making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Pressurize Instant Pot
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 ounces rotini
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Blue cheese crumbles optional
  • chopped green onion optional

Instructions

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  1. Get out and measure your ingredients.
  2. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn on the pressure cooker to the saute setting.
  3. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add the chicken and sauté until chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Turn the Instant Pot off.
  5. In this order, add the chicken broth
  6. milk,
  7. buffalo sauce,
  8. pasta,
  9. and cream cheese. Do no stir.
  10. Place lid on Instant Pot.
  11. Close the pressure valve. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When the cook time is use QUICK RELEASE right away.
  12. When pressure is released, open lid.
  13. Stir ingredients together.
  14. Add shredded cheese and stir until combined.
  15. If you choose, top with crumbled blue cheese and green onions.
  16. Serve.
  17. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

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  • For more ideas, check out our Pork Chops and Pasta recipes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 103mg (34%) Sodium 967mg (40%) Potassium 519mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 627IU (13%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 283mg (28%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% Daily Value*

Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Sodium 967mg 40%
Potassium 519mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 627IU 13%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 283mg 28%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.