Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
575 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Description
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta combines boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked with chicken broth, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing mix, and seasonings in a single pot under pressure. After cooking, the chicken is shredded then folded back into the pot along with a mixture of cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce, cream cheese, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese for creaminess and tang. Uncooked fettuccine noodles are added and pressure cooked briefly to finish cooking and absorb the sauce.
The result is a creamy pasta with tender chicken coated in a buffalo-flavored sauce that balances heat and dairy smoothness. This one-pot approach makes preparation straightforward and cleanup minimal. The formula can be garnished with cilantro to add fresh contrast and color.
The pressure cooking times are set specifically for the chicken and pasta cooking stages, with quick pressure release steps to avoid overcooking. Serving immediately preserves the creamy texture and warmth of the dish.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken boneless, skinless
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing mix packet kind
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, shredded
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tbsp water
- 16 ounces fettuccine noodles
- cilantro chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place chicken, broth, buffalo sauce, and seasonings in the Instant pot.
- Set the pressure to 30 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure.
- Remove chicken to shred with two forks
- Set aside chicken
- Whisk together corn starch and water and add to Instant pot
- Add in cream cheese and shredded cheese
- Whisk until cheese and cream cheese is all combined, smooth, and melted
- Break the pasta in half and Place the pasta in the Instant pot uncooked
- return the chicken and stir to combine.
- Cover and Set the valve to sealing.
- Set the pressure for 2 minutes.
- When finished, do a quick release to release the pressure.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 575 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 575kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1134mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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