How to Make Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of cheesy, creamy, and comforting pasta dishes, then you're in for a treat with this Cheesy Ranch Chicken Pasta recipe. This dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a weekend get-together with friends and family. With the perfect blend of ranch seasoning, tender chicken, and gooey cheese, it's a dish that's sure to become a regular in your meal rotation.

One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients...

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Ingredients

  • 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®)

Information

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

  • 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.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • 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.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Stir in shredded mild Cheddar cheese and cheese sauce until well combined.
  • Nutrition

    554 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 1588mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 327mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 394mg