Instant Pot Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese
Instant Pot Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese is a creamy, comforting dish that captures the beloved essence of classic mac and cheese in just 20 minutes. Perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy nights in, this easy recipe combines three types of cheese to create a rich, velvety sauce that clings beautifully to every piece of elbow macaroni. With minimal prep and no special equipment required, you can whip up this delicious comfort food in no time. Pair it with grilled chicken or a crisp salad for a complete meal your whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups water or broth
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6–8 oz American cheese (cubes) or shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, combine water (or broth), macaroni, salt, and pepper. Lock the lid and set to sealing.
- Cook on manual/pressure cook for 5 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before venting.
- Stir in heavy cream and gradually add American (or sharp cheddar) and Parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Top with colby jack cheese. If using an air fryer lid, cook at 400°F for about 3 minutes to brown the top; otherwise, broil in the oven until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg