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    Home » Updates » Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot

    Published: Jul 31, 2018 · Modified: Mar 29, 2022 by Vicky

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    Are you as obsessed with your Instant Pot as I am with mine? I use mine all the time and it makes dinner prep a breeze. An Instant Pot is a type of pressure cooker. If you have any kind of pressure cooker you can make this yummy recipe for Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot. And make it, you must! It is that good. I mean, when you combine chicken, pasta, cheese, ranch flavor and bacon, the result is hard to resist. Add in the ease of cooking this up in the Instant Pot, and this recipe has it all! If you liked this, you'll love our Ranch Chicken and Pasta Bake.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot is addicting! When you combine chicken, pasta, cheese, ranch flavor and bacon, the result is hard to resist. #instantpot #recipe
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    • Why you'll love this Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Pasta
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    Why you'll love this Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

    • Cooks up in just 25 minutes!
    • Even the pickiest eaters will love it
    • Bacon makes everything better!

    Ingredients

    • skinless chicken breasts
    • olive oil
    • dry ranch dressing mix
    • bacon
    • cream cheese
    • penne pasta
    • chicken broth
    • water
    • cheddar cheese

    How to make Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Pasta

    To make this yummy chicken bacon ranch pasta, put your Instant Pot on the Sauté function and add the olive oil, chicken cubes, and ranch dressing mix packet to the bottom of the pot.

    Next, stir to coat the ingredients with the ranch dressing mix. Make sure you get the pieces of chicken nice and coated. Then, cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes or until cooked through.

    Now it is time to add the softened cream cheese, pasta, chicken broth, and water to the Instant Pot.

    Close and lock the lid, and set the Instant Pot on the manual setting and pressure cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.

    Release the pressure with a quick release and when the steam has gone away, stir in the cheddar cheese and cooked bacon until well combined. Yum, all that cheese and bacon are making me hungry!

    Let the pasta sit for 10-15 minutes so that the sauce and liquid can thicken before serving. You can add salt and pepper to taste at this point.

         

    My family asks me to make this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot often. My kids are not huge fans of chicken. They will eat it, but they are never excited about it. But when chicken is combined with pasta and this sauce with ranch seasoning, they are all over it. Try this meal if you have a picky eater.

    Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta is a wonderfully easy dish to serve to guests. I enjoy making this during the summer since there is little cooking time spent in a hot kitchen.

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot

    Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta in the Instant Pot is SO GOOD! When you combine chicken, pasta, cheese, ranch flavor and bacon, the result is hard to resist.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: instant pot
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 805kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts cut into 2 inch chunks
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 package ranch dressing mix
    • ¾ cup cooked bacon chopped
    • 1 package 8-oz pkg cream cheese, softened
    • 1 box 1lb penne pasta
    • 3 cup chicken broth
    • 2 cup water
    • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • Put Instant Pot on Sauté setting and add the olive oil, chicken, and ranch dressing mix.
    • Stir to coat the ingredients with the ranch dressing mix.
    • Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes or until cooked through.
    • Next, add the softened cream cheese, pasta, chicken broth, and water to the Instant Pot.
    • Close and lock the lid, and set on the manual setting and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
    • Release the pressure with a quick release and when the steam has gone away, stir in the cheddar cheese and cooked bacon until well combined.
    • Let the pasta sit for 10-15 minutes so that the sauce can thicken before serving.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1341mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 2.2mg

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutrition facts may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I make Instant Pot creamy chicken bacon ranch pasta with chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

    Yes, thighs will work well also.

    What pasta should I use in this Instant Pot ranch chicken pasta?

    I prefer penne, ziti or rotini since they all hold the sauce well.

    Related posts

    • Ranch Chicken and Pasta Bake
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    • Instant Pot Recipe for Teriyaki Pork
    • Caribbean Chicken in the Instant Pot
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    1. Patty @ Spoonabilities

      July 31, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      This pasta would be a complete hit at our house! Comfy food at its best right here! Yum!p

    2. Pam Greer

      July 31, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      I'm using my Instant Pot tonight! I love that you can cook it all, even the pasta! This is going on next week's menu!

    3. Sandi

      July 31, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      I think I need to make this for my husband! We love using out instant pot as we are so busy.

    4. Traci

      July 31, 2018 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yummm! I could go for a big helping of this right now for lunch! I love my instant pot for pasta recipes too. Love how easy this is and that it uses Ranch mix. Cook idea! Just pinned...thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    5. Joann

      December 01, 2018 at 4:55 am

      3 stars
      Hi, I would really like to make this, but is there a way you could make this in a crock pot on or the stove top (Don't have an Instant Pot yet 🙁 ) Thanks for any help you can give me.

      P.S. I rated this a 3 JUST because I have tried it yet and don't have an Instant Pot (yet).

    6. Joann

      December 01, 2018 at 4:58 am

      Sorry that should say "in a crock pot or on the stove top 🙁

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