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    Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

    Published: Feb 24, 2021 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 3 Comments

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    This Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is packed with flavor and comes together in no time! Using only the Instant Pot, clean up is a breeze!

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    One of the most popular recipes on my blog, is my Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole! Several years back, when I first posted it, I wasn’t sure what you all would think since thats combining quite a few items into one dish. However, within a few weeks, all the feedback was great and I loved hearing how much you all enjoyed it.

    Now that I have a love for my Instant Pot, I decided to try making my favorite casserole into an Instant Pot version!

    My first trial was terrible. The noodles stuck together, the flavors didn’t combine well, and honestly, it was a tough meal to get through. However, my next attempt went great and with only a few tweaks, this Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta was a hit!

    My entire family cleared their plates and we even enjoyed leftovers for lunch the next day!

    The chicken is perfectly tender, the pasta is cooked to al dente, and the bacon throughout really enhances the flavor! If you’re not a ranch fan, still give this a try as it doesn’t have a strong Ranch flavoring throughout!

    I added in some spinach to include some greens, however, the option is completely up to you! You can even add in some broccoli, just be sure to cook it first!

    Lots of options to change this dish up to make it your own! Have fun with it and let me know what you think! If you’re on Instagram, I’d love to connect! Click HERE!!

    Enjoy and be sure to check out all my other Instant Pot recipes HERE!

    Instant Pot Non Stick Liner Pot (highly recommend) – https://amzn.to/3stJ8Dz

    Recipe adapted from: Shugary Sweets

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    Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

    Recipe by: Kristin
    This Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is packed with flavor and comes together in no time! Using only the Instant Pot, clean up is a breeze!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 6
    Calories 689 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Non Stick Instant Pot Liner

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken breasts *boneless/skinless, diced
    • 1 packet dry ranch mix
    • 1 lb rotini pasta *uncooked
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 8 oz cream cheese *softened
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese *shredded
    • 2 cups spinach *fresh is best
    • 1 cup bacon *cooked/crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and heat on saute mode until heated.
    • Add in the chicken and cook until no longer pink.
    • Sprinkle over the ranch mix and stir to coat thoroughly.
    • Add dry pasta noddles on top of chicken.
    • Pour chicken broth over pasta, pushing pasta into liquid as much as possible, but NOT stirring.
    • Place lid on Instant Pot and ensure top valve is in sealing position.
    • Cook on manual, high pressure, for 4 minutes, followed by a quick release.
    • Once pin drops, remove lid and stir pasta.
    • Add in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese and stir until cheeses are fully melted.
    • Add in the spinach and bacon and stir to incorporate.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 689kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1316mgPotassium: 531mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1660IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 196mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Kathleen Meagher says

      May 02, 2025 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      This made an awful lot. Can this be frozen? It was very easy to make very tasty next time. I’ll add some fresh mushrooms or before serving some chopped tomatoes.

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      • Kristin says

        May 03, 2025 at 2:50 pm

        Glad you enjoyed! It absolutely can be frozen! Just allow to thaw and reheat in the microwave when ready for round two! Great ideas on adding mushroom and tomatoes! Yum!

        Reply
    2. Jamie Byron says

      October 12, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and delicious!

      Reply
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