Savory Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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Ready in: 55 mins
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients: 11

Indulge in a delightful pasta dinner featuring succulent Buffalo chicken, cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot®. The creamy, cheesy sauce will captivate your taste buds and charm the whole family.

Ingredients

2
tablespoons butter
1 12
pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces
12
medium onion, finely chopped
3 12
cups chicken stock
1
package (16 ounce) penne pasta
12
teaspoon salt
14
teaspoon garlic powder
1
package (8 ounce) cream cheese, cubed
13
cup Buffalo wing sauce
1
cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2
tablespoons crumbled blue cheese, or to taste

Instructions

1. Commence by activating a multi-functional pressure cooker, such as the esteemed Instant Pot®. Melt salted butter within and opt for the Saute function. Introduce the chicken and finely chopped onion, sauteing until the chicken achieves a glorious golden brown hue, approximately 5 minutes. Deactivate the Saute function. Gently extract the chicken-onion medley with a slotted spoon and reserve it for later.
2. Infuse the pot with the savory essence of chicken stock. Skillfully deglaze the pot's bottom using a wooden or plastic spoon, ensuring no flavor is left behind. Incorporate the penne, salt, and garlic powder with finesse. Strategically layer the cream cheese cubes, the reserved chicken-onion combination, and the bold Buffalo sauce atop the pasta, refraining from stirring.
3. Seal and secure the lid, initiating high pressure based on the manufacturer's specifications; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow a gentle 12-minute grace period for the pressure to build and intensify.
4. With utmost care, release the pressure swiftly using the method recommended by the manufacturer, approximately 5 minutes. Unlock the pot and unveil its contents with a sense of anticipation.
5. Embark on the final culinary phase by introducing the delectable mozzarella cheese to the mix. Stir diligently until the cream cheese and mozzarella amalgamate seamlessly into a sumptuous sauce. Allow the pasta to rest within the pot, encouraging the sauce to thicken, an approximate duration of 3 minutes.
6. Elevate each serving with a generous sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese, delivering a harmonious finish to this culinary masterpiece.

Nutrition facts

The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.

Calories 471 kcal
Protein 31 g
Fat 19 g
Carbohydrates 45 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 3 g

Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița