Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese
Super easy and family friendly, this Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese is an upgraded version of your childhood boxed favorite. Made in one pot, you've got your protein and carbs all in one meal!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into half inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups macaroni pasta
- 3 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup milk adding 1 tablespoon at a time, you may not need it all
- 3 cups shredded cheese mix of mozzarella and cheddar
Instructions
- Add the sliced onions into your Instant Pot liner.1 small onion
- Layer in the chicken on top and sprinkle on the seasoning. Alternatively, you can coat the chicken first and then put it in the liner.3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ tablespoon garlic powder, ½ tablespoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add in the macaroni pasta.4 cups macaroni pasta
- Add in the chicken broth. Do not mix. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to sealing.3 ¾ cups chicken broth
- Pressure cook for 4 minutes. When done, quick release and give everything a stir.
- Slowly add in the milk, in parts as needed.½ cup milk
- Stir in the cheese half a cup at a time.3 cups shredded cheese
- Continue to add in the cheese and milk if needed. The heat from the pasta should melt the cheese and coat your pasta.
Notes
- Top the mac and cheese off with chopped fresh parsley before serving if desired.
- Make the pasta spicier with a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can also put your seasoning over your pasta instead of on the chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1279mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 409mg | Iron: 2mg
