30-60 min6 servingAmerican

Buffalo Chicken Pasta

By Chop Secrets

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6 serving

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30-60 min

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Easy

Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 40 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup ranch
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 12-16 ounces gemelli
  • 1 cup Mexican blend cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place chicken in a medium bowl and coat with 2 tbsp Buffalo sauce.
  2. Pour 1 cup water in the Instant Pot. Add coated chicken in one even layer.
  3. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker to a cutting board and shred, reserving juices.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix together remaining hot sauce, cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth, then mix in shredded chicken.
  7. Add remaining 2 cups of water to reserved juices in pot. Add pasta and stir.
  8. Top with chicken mixture in an even layer--do not stir. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  9. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.
  10. When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure and stir until thickened.
  11. Spread mixture in a shallow casserole or baking dish and top with shredded cheese.
  12. Set the pan under the broiler until cheese just begins to brown, 3-5 minutes.
  13. Top with bacon and serve.

Notes

*If your Instant Pot does not have a MANUAL function, use the Pressure Cook function.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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