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Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese That's Ready in Minutes

Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese That's Ready in Minutes

Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese that's ready in minutes is a comforting meal that doesn't compromise on flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Choose thighs for juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For searing chicken
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For richer sauce
For the Sauce
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic Minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth Savory base
  • 1 cup heavy cream For creamy texture
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta (rotini or fettuccine) Cook al dente
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the chicken by drying and seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Sear the chicken in a hot skillet with olive oil and butter for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  3. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and add to the skillet.
  8. Toss to coat pasta in sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
  9. Serve hot and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is pounded to an even thickness for consistent cooking.

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