Savory Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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 |
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| 1 1⁄2 | pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut in bite-sized pieces |
| 1⁄2 | medium onion, finely chopped |
| 3 1⁄2 | cups cups chicken stock |
| 1 | (16 ounce) package penne pasta |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed |
| 1⁄3 | 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. |
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| 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. |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița