Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Creamy Instant Pot Crack Chicken with ranch, bacon, and cheddar—ready fast and perfect for sandwiches, pasta, or rice. Easy, flavorful, and keto-friendly!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts halved
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon ranch dressing mix 1 packet
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 oz bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add butter. Once pressure cooker is hot and butter is melted, add chicken breasts in a single layer.
- Cook chicken breasts on each side for 2-3 minutes, until lightly browned. (They won't be cooked through after this - that's ok!)
- Turn off saute mode. Add chicken broth, ranch seasoning, salt, pepper, and dried parsley. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot liner.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual, 12 minutes, high pressure. Once cook cycle is over, allow pressure to naturally release for 5-10 minutes before releasing remaining pressure.
- While chicken is pressure cooking, cook bacon until crisp and crumbly.
- Once cook cycle is over and pressure is released, shred the chicken with two forks.
- Add cubed cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions. Stir until blended.
Notes
- Shred chicken with two forks or a hand mixer on low speed
- After searing, scrape up browned bits to help the Instant Pot pressurize and boost flavor
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days; reheat in microwave for 45 seconds, stirring after
- Freezer-friendly: cool and freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months; thaw overnight in the fridge
- Slow cooker option: cook all ingredients (except bacon and cheddar) on low for 6–8 hours, then shred and stir in bacon and cheese
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 31gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1451mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 306IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 1mg
