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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!
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
4
minutes
mins
Total Time
9
minutes
mins
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
646
kcal
Author:
Carmy
Ingredients
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1
small
onion
sliced
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3
boneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into half inch cubes
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1
teaspoon
paprika
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½
tablespoon
garlic powder
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½
tablespoon
onion powder
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¼
teaspoon
salt
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454
grams
macaroni pasta
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3¾
cup
chicken broth
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½
cup
milk
adding 1 tablespoon at a time, you may not need it all
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3
cup
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.
454 grams macaroni pasta
Add in the chicken broth. Do not mix. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to sealing.
3¾ cup 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 cup 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.
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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:
646
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
74
g
|
Protein:
43
g
|
Fat:
19
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
98
mg
|
Sodium:
1279
mg
|
Potassium:
727
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
722
IU
|
Vitamin C:
14
mg
|
Calcium:
409
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg