Instant Pot Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Broccoli Chicken Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Between 1 and 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (depending on how much meat you like); 1 Tbsp butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 pound (12 oz) cavatappi, cellentani or elbow macaroni noodles; 3 cups water (or for more flavor you can use broth); 1 tsp ground mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 pound (8 oz) fresh broccoli florets; 3/4 cup half and half, heavy cream, milk or evaporated milk; 1/2 pound (8 oz) grated medium or sharp cheddar (see note below); Cornstarch, if needed

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3min

Creamy macaroni and cheese made quickly in your instant pot with tender bites of chicken and (not crisp, but not mushy) broccoli florets. This is an easy one pot meal that the whole family will love!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:30:46 GMT