Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
This creamy, cheesy recipe is loaded with bold buffalo flavor for an instant kick. Make a full batch and enjoy the flavorful leftovers for lunch! Learn how elevate your own mac and cheese.
Serves: 10Prep: 15 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 1⁄2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 package (1 oz.) Ranch Dip Mix
- 3⁄4 cup buffalo sauce, divided
- 1 box (16 oz.) Elbow Macaroni Pasta
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 3 1⁄2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
- Ranch, to serve
- Parsley, for garnish
Directions
- In Instant Pot on sauté function, add 2 tablespoons butter and chicken. Sprinkle ranch mix over chicken; sauté until chicken is done.
- Stir in ½ cup buffalo sauce. Hit cancel button, then add pasta, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and water.
- Place lid on pot; turn valve to sealing. Cook on high 4 minutes, then allow to naturally release.
- Remove lid and gradually stir in remaining ¼ cup buffalo sauce, cream and shredded cheese.
- Serve warm with ranch and fresh parsley.
Serves: 10
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 1⁄2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 package (1 oz.) Ranch Dip Mix
- 3⁄4 cup buffalo sauce, divided
- 1 box (16 oz.) Elbow Macaroni Pasta
- 4 cups water
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 3 1⁄2 cups Colby jack cheese, shredded
- Ranch, to serve
- Parsley, for garnish
Directions
- In Instant Pot on sauté function, add 2 tablespoons butter and chicken. Sprinkle ranch mix over chicken; sauté until chicken is done.
- Stir in ½ cup buffalo sauce. Hit cancel button, then add pasta, remaining 2 tablespoons butter and water.
- Place lid on pot; turn valve to sealing. Cook on high 4 minutes, then allow to naturally release.
- Remove lid and gradually stir in remaining ¼ cup buffalo sauce, cream and shredded cheese.
- Serve warm with ranch and fresh parsley.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 940mg |
| Total Fat | 26g |
| Saturated Fat | 13g |
| Protein | 30g |
| Cholesterol | 115mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g |
| Sugars | 2g |
| Calories | 500 |