Instant Pot Recipes Chicken Mac And Cheese
Description
This Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese is the perfect comfort food. It is creamy, cheesy and packed full of flavor. The best part is that it only takes about 30 minutes to make! The chicken is cooked in the Instant Pot with a creamy cheese sauce, and then the macaroni is cooked in the same pot with the sauce. It is a one-pot meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
Prep Time
This dish can be prepped in about 10 minutes. You will need to gather the ingredients and prepare the chicken and cheese sauce. The chicken needs to be cut into small pieces and the cheese sauce needs to be made. Once these are done, the rest of the dish comes together quickly.
Cook Time
The cook time for this dish is 20 minutes. This includes the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure and the time it takes to cook the macaroni. The Instant Pot will beep when it is done and you will be able to enjoy this delicious dish.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this dish are simple and easy to find. You will need: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 2 cups of chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni, 1 cup of heavy cream, 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of butter.
Instructions
The first step is to cut the chicken into small cubes. Then, season the chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place the chicken in the Instant Pot and add the chicken broth. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Once the time is up, let the Instant Pot naturally release the pressure.
Next, add the macaroni and the heavy cream to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Once the time is up, let the Instant Pot naturally release the pressure. Finally, add the shredded cheese and butter to the Instant Pot and stir until the cheese is melted and everything is combined. Serve the chicken mac and cheese warm.
Equipment
The equipment you will need to make this dish is an Instant Pot and a cutting board. You will also need a knife to cut the chicken into cubes, and a spoon to stir the cheese and butter into the macaroni.
Notes
This dish can be served with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal. You can also use a different type of cheese if you like. For a spicier dish, add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This dish is high in protein and calcium. Each serving has 521 calories, 28g of fat, 40g of carbohydrates, and 28g of protein. It also provides 30% of the daily recommended value of calcium.
Recipe Tips
To make the dish even creamier, you can add more heavy cream. Alternatively, you can use cream cheese instead of heavy cream. To make the dish more flavorful, try adding some diced onion, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You can also top the mac and cheese with some bread crumbs for added crunch.
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