Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta recipe combines the rich flavors of crispy bacon, tender chicken, and cream cheese, all enveloped in a delightful ranch seasoning.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 strips bacon chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 g) onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups (473 ml) chicken broth
- 3 ounces (85 g) cream cheese softened
- 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
- 12 ounces (340 g) chicken thighs chopped
- 8 ounces (227 g) rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) Ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Turn on saute mode on the Instant Pot. When hot, add the bacon and saute until crispy. Transfer the bacon out of the pot.
- Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot to remove all the browned bits.
- Add in the cream cheese and heavy cream. There’s no need to stir.
- Add in the chicken and rotini. Submerge the pasta as much as possible in the liquid.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.
- When done, allow steam to release naturally for 5 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and open the lid.
- The pasta will be quite liquidy at this point. It will thicken as it rests.
- Stir in the cheese and Ranch seasoning. Let sit for 5 minutes. Once thickened, add in the bacon, stir, and serve.
Notes
- For the best flavor, ensure you sauté the bacon until it's nice and crispy before removing it from the pot. This step not only adds depth to the dish but also allows the bacon fat to flavor the onions and garlic.
- Make sure to submerge the pasta as much as possible in the liquid before sealing the Instant Pot. This ensures even cooking and helps prevent any pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- After pressure cooking, allow the dish to sit for a few minutes before serving. This resting time allows the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a creamy, luscious pasta dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 890kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 34gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 1445mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1518IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 288mgIron: 2mg
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