{"id":"04d6a14c-8bfc-4571-87a6-6055445afdae","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/04d6a14c-8bfc-4571-87a6-6055445afdae","source_url":"https://www.adventuresofanurse.com/instant-pot-crack-chicken-pasta/","title":"Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta","description":"Creamy Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta with ranch, bacon, and cheddar cheese. An easy one-pot dinner!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 servings","cook_time":"PT4M","total_time":"PT4M","image_url":"https://www.adventuresofanurse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Instant-Pot-Crack-Pasta-fork-480x480.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tbsp olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces","item":"boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"3 tbsp ranch seasoning (or 1 packet)","item":"ranch seasoning","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or 1 packet"},{"text":"16 oz uncooked pasta","item":"uncooked pasta","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"8 oz cream cheese","item":"cream cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 cup milk","item":"milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"16 oz cheddar cheese, shredded","item":"cheddar cheese","quantity":16,"unit":"oz","preparation":"shredded"},{"text":"5 slices cooked bacon, crumbled","item":"cooked bacon, crumbled","quantity":5,"unit":"slice"},{"text":"3 cups water, or enough to almost cover the pasta","item":"water, or enough to almost cover the pasta","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add olive oil."},{"number":2,"text":"Add chicken and sauté until no longer pink."},{"number":3,"text":"Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken."},{"number":4,"text":"Add uncooked pasta and place cream cheese on top."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour in about 3 cups of water, enough to almost cover the pasta."},{"number":6,"text":"Secure the lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 4 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Perform a quick pressure release."},{"number":8,"text":"Stir in milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy."},{"number":9,"text":"Add cooked bacon and stir to combine."},{"number":10,"text":"Optional: Transfer to a casserole dish, top with additional cheese and bacon, and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden brown."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:48:38.985676+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:48:38.985676+00:00"}