1poundboneless skinless chicken breastscut into small bite-sized pieces
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
8ouncesshort pastarigatoni, ziti, or penne works best
1 ½cupslow-sodium chicken broth or water
1cupranch dressinghomemade or store-bought
¼cupsharp cheddar cheeseplus more for garnish
¼cupgreen onionsdiced
Instructions
Turn on the Instant Pot using the "Saute" function. Once the liner is hot, add the bacon and stir frequently to keep it from sticking. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until it reaches your desired crispiness. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon, press "Cancel," and wipe the liner clean.
½ pound bacon
Return the liner to the pot and press "Saute." Once hot, add the oil and diced chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all sides are lightly browned. The chicken does not need to be cooked through. Remove the chicken and press "Cancel."
1 tablespoon cooking oil of your choice, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Spread the pasta into an even layer in the liner and pour in the broth. The broth should just come over the top of the noodles. Add a splash more if needed. Place the chicken on top of the pasta in an even layer. Close the lid, set the valve to "Sealing," and press the Pressure Cook (Manual) button. Set the time to 5 minutes.
8 ounces short pasta, 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
When the timer goes off, carefully open the valve for a quick release. Remove the lid. If there is any residual liquid in the bottom of the liner, drain it off before adding the remaining ingredients.
Add the ranch dressing, cheese, and cooked bacon, reserving some bacon for garnish. Stir to combine and serve hot, topped with extra cheese, bacon, and green onions.
1 cup ranch dressing, ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese, ¼ cup green onions
Notes
Scrape the bottom of the liner clean after sautéing and before sealing the lid. Any stuck bits left behind are the most common cause of the burn notice on this recipe.
If there is any excess liquid after pressure cooking, drain it before adding the ranch dressing. Even a small amount will thin out the sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
602
% Daily Value*
Fat
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14
g
Monounsaturated Fat
13
g
Cholesterol
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
1047
mg
44
%
Potassium
494
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
142
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.