Instant Pot King Ranch Chicken Pasta
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil canola, vegetable, etc.
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
- ½ cup white onion diced
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth for deglazing the pot
- 8 ounces short pasta uncooked (penne, ziti, rigatoni)
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 10 ½ ounces cream of chicken soup 1 can
- 10 ½ ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles 1 can, undrained
- ¼ cup diced green chiles canned or jarred, undrained (optional)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot using the “sauté” button. When the stainless steel insert gets hot, add the oil and chicken. Cook until the chicken turns white, about 3 to 4 minutes (it doesn’t need to be cooked through). Remove the chicken, and place on a waiting plate.1 tablespoon cooking oil, 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Leave the Instant Pot on sauté, and add the onion. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the onion begins to soften. If there are any brown bits on the bottom of the insert, use about a ¼ cup of the chicken broth to deglaze the insert (use a wooden spoon to gently scrape off the bits). Turn off the Instant Pot by pressing “cancel.”½ cup white onion, ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Add the pasta noodles in an even layer. Pour in the broth, and ensure the liquid just covers the noodles. If it does not, add enough broth to cover the noodles. Top with the chicken pieces, then sprinkle with taco seasoning. Next add the cream of chicken soup, tomatoes and green chiles, and extra green chiles if using. DO NOT STIR!8 ounces short pasta, 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 ounce taco seasoning, 10 ½ ounces cream of chicken soup, 10 ½ ounces diced tomatoes and green chiles, ¼ cup diced green chiles
- Close the lid, ensure the valve is set to “sealing,” and press the manual (pressure cook) button. Adjust the time to 6 minute (5 minutes for al dente noodles). After the time is up, carefully open the valve to release the pressure. Remove the lid, add the cheese, and stir the contents.1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- Serve hot topped with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, or your other favorite toppings.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1.5-cups of the Instant Pot King Ranch chicken pasta. Actual calories will vary.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container, in your fridge, for up to 3-days. For more information and tips, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot King Ranch Chicken Pasta
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
599
% Daily Value*
Fat
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
40
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
1945
mg
81
%
Potassium
662
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
58
g
19
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
1428
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
262
mg
26
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
