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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Mac

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups macaroni
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 bottle BBQ Sauce Sweet Baby Rays Vidalia Onion
  • 2 cups shredded cheese mozzarella & cheddar
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Chop red pepper and onion
  2. Place all ingredients into Instant Pot (except cheese)
  3. Lock the lid and set to High Pressure Cook for 12 minutes
  4. Once cooked, quick release pressure, open, and stir
  5. Using two forks, shred the chicken
  6. Stir in cheese
  7. Serve in bowl, top with extra cheese and enjoy

Notes

TIPS- If cooking without an Instant Pot, sautee chicken in pan with olive oil. Add peppers, onions, corn, and seasonings. Cook pasta and then add sauce, chicken mixture, and cheese.
*for a more cheesy dish, pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, top with more cheese and bake until melted. 
Too much to eat? This freezes well~