Description
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, creamy cheese, and zesty buffalo sauce. In just under 30 minutes, this dish transforms busy weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. The vibrant flavors and comforting textures make it perfect for family gatherings or last-minute get-togethers, ensuring everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients and set the Instant Pot to saut? mode.
- Add chicken breasts, half of the buffalo sauce, and chicken broth to the pot. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure and shred the chicken using two forks.
- Stir in rotini pasta, remaining buffalo sauce, and additional broth if needed.
- Seal the lid again and cook on high pressure for another 5 minutes.
- Release pressure, mix in cream cheese until melted and combined. Serve topped with cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg