Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta

Prep	Cook	Total
5 Min + Bacon	15 Min	20 Min

Ingredients

• 1- lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 cup cooked chopped bacon
• 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
• 1- lb dry penne pasta
• 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat Instant Pot on “Sauté” setting; add oil, chicken, and ranch packet, stirring to coat. Cook chicken 2–3 minutes.
2. Add pasta, broth, and water to pot.
3. Close lid, lock pot, select “Manual” setting and 4 minutes time. Cook pasta until time is up, then quick release and open Pot.
4. Stir in cream cheese, cheddar cheese and cooked bacon until combined; let pasta set
5. 5 minutes to thicken. Serve immediately.

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