Instant Pot Crack Chicken Pasta (Bacon Ranch)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 lbs boneless chicken breast cut and cubed
• 8 ounce cream cheese cut into pieces
• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 1 packet dry ranch seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon butter melted
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup montery jack OR pepper jack cheese
• 10 slices thick cut bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1. Preheat your IP by using the Sauté setting
2. Add the chicken, oil, melted butter, ranch and all seasonings -mix gently to combine and coat
3. Cook for 3 minutes.
4. Now, add in water, the broth and the pasta
5. Close and set it Manual for 4 minutes.
6. Once time is up, open and add in your cheeses, cream cheese and all the bacon (reserving 1/3 cup for the topping)
7. Stir until combined;
8. allow to rest 5-7 minutes so the sauce thickens, then serve topped with the remaining bacon crumbles
9. ENJOY!