Instant Pot Cockadoodle Noodles

Step 1

Add the butter to the Instant Pot. Hit Sauté and Adjust so it’s on More or High setting. Once melted and bubbling, add the chicken and mushrooms (if using) and sauté for 5 minutes, until the chicken is white in color and the mushrooms are softened and browned. (NOTE: If not using the mushrooms, only add 2 tablespoons of butter)

Step 2

Add the Worcestershire Sauce and deglaze (scrape) the bottom of the pot, getting up any browned bits from the chicken and mushrooms.

Step 3

Add the broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 4

Layer in the noodles, smoothing down with a spatula, followed by the frozen veggies, but do not stir.

Step 5

Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, hit Cancel and then hit Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release (see Jeffrey's Tips).

Step 6

Add the cream, ranch, shredded cheese, Parmesan, garlic herb cheese, hot or wing sauce (if using) and seasoned salt (to taste, if using). Stir until fully melded and serve.