Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (24 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs (I used 2-12 ounce chicken breasts); 1 pound (16 oz) uncooked trottole, cavatappi, cellentani or rotini pasta; 4 cups broth or 3 1/2 cups broth (or 4 cups water + 4 tsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base*); 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix; 1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes; 8 ounces (1 brick) cream cheese; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 6 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled (or one 3 ounce package of real bacon pieces); 3 large handfuls of baby spinach or 10 ounces of broccoli florets (frozen or fresh); Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Curly pasta is enveloped in a creamy sauce with tender bites of chicken, crispy bites of bacon and a green pop of color from spinach or broccoli. A one pot pasta dish that rivals anything you can order at a restaurant.

Updated at: Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:52:00 GMT