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How to Make Instant Pot® Buffalo Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of spicy and savory flavors? Do you love the convenience of using an Instant Pot® for quick and easy meals? Then you're going to absolutely adore this Instant Pot® Buffalo Chicken Pasta recipe! This delicious dish combines the bold flavors of buffalo chicken with creamy pasta in a way that will have your taste buds singing with delight.

Not only is this recipe bursting with flavor, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With the help of your trusty Instant Pot®, you can ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
  • ⅓ cup Buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add butter, and select Saute function. Add chicken and onion to the melted butter and saute until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Hit Cancel. Remove chicken-onion mixture with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add chicken stock to the pot. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden or plastic spoon to loosen any browned bits. Stir in penne, salt, and garlic powder. Layer the following ingredients on top of the pasta, without stirring: cream cheese cubes, chicken-onion mixture, then Buffalo sauce.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow about 12 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.
  • Add mozzarella cheese to the pot. Stir until cream cheese and mozzarella have completely blended into the sauce. Let pasta sit in the pot until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Garnish servings with blue cheese.

    • Nutrition

    471 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 981mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 169mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 278mg

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