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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love. Great for busy weeknights, potlucks, and more.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword buffalo, chicken, instant pot, pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Pressurize/Depressurize 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 417kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless skinless - cut into 1” pieces
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta uncooked
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

blue cheese crumbles, optional chopped green onion, optional

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot insert.
  • Turn it on to the SAUTE setting.
  • Once it is hot, add the chicken and sauté until cooked through.
  • Turn off the saute setting.
  • In this order, add the chicken broth, milk, buffalo sauce, pasta, and cream cheese. DO NOT STIR.
  • Place the lid on and be sure to close the pressure valve - set to sealing.
  • Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Then QUICK RELEASE.
  • When the pressure is released, stir the ingredients together.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until combined.
  • Top with the crumbled blue cheese and green onions - optional for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 31g