Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese recipe is quick, easy and the ultimate in comfort food!

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Western

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 9

Servings

Calories 525kcal

Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the olive oil.
Place ground beef (or turkey) inside the Instant Pot and brown for about 5 mins. Then drain off the oil and excess liquid.
Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the green onion, pepper, spices, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
Add in your broth of choice for this chili mac instant pot recipe, stir and make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to remove anything that may have stuck on.
Next, add the pasta and beans, followed by tomatoes. Do NOT mix in!
Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, lock, and turn the value to the sealing position.
Set to manual pressure, high pressure for 4 mins.
Perform a quick pressure release and then stir in cheese until melted.
Garnish you Instant Pot Chili Mac with desired herbs, serve and enjoy.

Please note that the cook time listed does not include time to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
To make this with a little extra flair, add more veggies, like sweet corn or change out the macaroni pasta for other shapes, like penne or shells.
Don’t have veggie broth on hand? No worries folks, this chili mac Instant Pot recipe is versatile, so you can use whatever type of broth you have on hand.
Feel free to add more cheese if you want a cheesier version.

There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving .