Buffalo Chicken Pasta By: Chop Secrets Cuisine Modern Course Dinner Difficulty Easy Duration 30-60 min Cooking Technique Pressure Cook Notes ["*If your Instant Pot does not have a MANUAL function, use the Pressure Cook function."] Keywords 30-60 min, 6 serving, buffalo chicken, buffalo-style hot sauce, chicken breasts, chicken dinner, chicken recipe, Chop Secrets, contributed, cook 40 min, cream cheese, dinner, easy, gemelli, instant pot chicken dinner recipe, instant pot chicken recipe, mexican blend cheese, modern, pasta, pasta recipes, prep 5 min, pressure cook, ranch, water Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 40 min Servings 6 serving Ingredients 1 lb chicken breasts1/3 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce3 cups Water1 cup ranch6 ounces cream cheese12-16 ounces gemelli1 cup Mexican blend cheese Instructions Place chicken in a medium bowl and coat with 2 tbsp Buffalo sauce.Pour 1 cup water in the Instant Pot. Add coated chicken in one even layer.Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.Carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker to a cutting board and shred, reserving juices.In a medium bowl, mix together remaining hot sauce, cream cheese and ranch dressing until smooth, then mix in shredded chicken. Add remaining 2 cups of water to reserved juices in pot. Add pasta and stir. Top with chicken mixture in an even layer--do not stir. Secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 4 minutes.When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure and stir until thickened. Spread mixture in a shallow casserole or baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Set the pan under the broiler until cheese just begins to brown, 3-5 minutes.Top with bacon and serve. Previous Next