Instant Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Pasta Food

INSTANT POT CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts, broth, soup, cream cheese and dressing mix into Instant Pot.
• Lock cover into place and seal steam nozzle
• Set on poultry or meat setting or manually set for 15 minutes.
• Naturally release pressure for 5 minutes then quick release remaining pressure.
• While your Instant Pot is cooking, boil water in a pot on your stove and cook your pasta according to the directions on the package.
• Shred the chicken and serve over the pasta.
• If your chicken is frozen, add 5 to 10 minutes until your chicken is cooked through.

INSTANT POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
• Add the penne to the 6-quart Instant Pot® and add 4 cups water to the pot. Place the chicken thighs on top of the penne. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick- release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar and remaining seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons) in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Roughly chop the chicken into small pieces while it is still warm. Add the chicken to the cream-cheese mixture and stir to combine. Add the chicken and cheese mixture to the pasta and stir until the cheese mixture melts and the pasta is well coated.

INSTANT POT® CREAM CHEESE SHREDDED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken breasts, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and dressing mix in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Seal vent. Select Poultry or Meat setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release any remaining pressure by opening the vent. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and shred using 2 forks. Mix back into the sauce.

INSTANT POT® CREAMY PASTA WITH CHICKEN THIGHS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Select the Sauté function on a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®). Melt the butter in the pot. Add the chicken, mushrooms, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme to the pot and sauté until the chicken is just starting to brown and the mushrooms are starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Push Cancel to end Sauté function, and remove the chicken and mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot and stir with a wooden or plastic spoon, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add linguine to the pot, making sure the noodles are all submerged in the liquid, but do not stir.
• Return the chicken and mushrooms to the pot, placing on top of the noodles without stirring. Place the cream cheese cubes over the top of the chicken, and do not stir. Close and lock the lid, making sure the pressure/steam release switch is set to Sealing.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes for al dente noodles, adding 1 minute if you want softer noodles. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Add Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and parsley to the pot, stirring until the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese have completely blended into the pasta sauce and any noodles that were stuck together have broken up. Let the pasta sit in the pot, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes, before serving.