CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA RECIPES

Steps:

• Add bacon to inner pot of Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer. With lid off, Select Saute and then set to High Temperature. Cook, uncovered, for 5 to 7 minutes or until fat begins to render and bacon is crispy. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
• Stir in onion, celery and garlic; saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables start to soften. Sprinkle with ranch seasoning mix.
• Slowly stir in broth with wooden spoon, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Add chicken thighs, butternut squash, cauliflower rice, zucchini and cabbage.
• Press Cancel. Place lid on pot and lock in place to seal. Select Pressure Cook/Manual setting on High Pressure for 8 minutes.
• When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. Once pressure is released, remove the lid.
• Stir in cream. With lid off, Select Saute and set to MEDIUM Temperature. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until soup is simmering.
• Press Cancel. Select Warm setting. Gradually stir in handfuls of Cheddar and cubes of cream cheese until cheese is melted.
• Garnish soup with reserved bacon and green onions.

Steps:

• In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir onion, celery and peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the chicken, soups, tomatoes and chili powder., Line the bottom of a 3-qt. baking dish with half of the tortilla strips; top with half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.