Instant Pot Crack Pasta with Ham

Instant Pot Crack Pasta with ham is a yummy spin on the cheesy chicken pasta
that is great for using up leftover ham! Think mac and cheese meets crack
chicken in one really quick, family friendly dinner.

Servings: 6

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Total Time:
15 minutes

Course:

Cuisine:

American

🧂 Ingredients

1 lb diced ham
1 lb pasta
2 1/2 tbsp ranch dressing mix powder
4 cups chicken broth
4 oz cream cheese

softened & cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1 Turn on the saute function of your pot. Add the ham, and sautee for 2-3 minutes-
stirring often. Hit the cancel button, and then sprinkle the ranch powder over
top of the ham.
2 Pour the chicken broth into the pot, followed by the pasta. Using a spatula,
push the pasta down into the broth as much as possible, but DO NOT stir.
3 Add the lid to the pot, turning to close. Turn the vent valve to seal. Pressure
cook the pasta according to the time indicated on the box divided in half, and
then minus 2 minutes. I cooked mine for 4 minutes for 1 lb of pasta.
4 Carefully open the valve (avoiding the hot steam spray), and allow the pot to
quick release.
5 When done, open the lid and add the cheeses then stir everything to melt &
evenly combine- again carefully to avoid the steam.
6 The mixture will seem soupy at first. Return the lid to the pot, and let it rest
for 5 minutes while the pasta continues to absorb liquid and the sauce thickens.
7 After 5 minutes, stir again, and then serve.

Instant Pot Crack Pasta with Ham

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🧂 Ingredients

Instructions

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