4-6 servingsamericanblack pepper and sea salt

Slow Cooked Bacon Ranch Chicken Penne Pasta

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4-6 servings

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20 min

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Easy

Slow Cooked Bacon Ranch Chicken Penne Pasta
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 4 hour

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Sauté, Slow Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless and skinless chicken breast
  • 1/2 lb thick-cut bacon
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Black pepper and sea salt
  • chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Select SEAR/SAUTE and set the time to 30 minutes. Press START.
  3. After preheating, add the bacon to the Inner Pot and sauté for about 10 minutes or until crispy. Transfer bacon to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Add the chicken breast and sauté until browned, about 10-15 minutes. Return the bacon to the Inner Pot and add the ranch salad dressing. Combine well.
  5. Press CANCEL to turn off sauté.
  6. Add 1 cup of heavy cream and 2 cups of chicken broth and whisk well. Scrape up brown bits from the bottom and smooth out any lumps.
  7. Add in the penne pasta, make sure the pasta is fully soaked.
  8. Select SLOW COOK-Custom-Highand set the time for 4 hours. Press START.
  9. Close the Pressure Cooking Lid on the pot and set to VENT.
  10. When slow cooking is complete, remove lid, take out the chicken breast and shred.
  11. Stir in the sour cream, shredded chicken breast, cubed cream cheese, and cheddar cheese.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

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Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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