Description
Instant Pot Crack Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish made with tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful ranch and cream cheese sauce, enhanced with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh green onions. This quick and easy recipe uses the Instant Pot to deliver melt-in-your-mouth chicken in under 30 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
Toppings
- 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add chicken broth, the entire brick of cream cheese, and ranch seasoning mix on top of the chicken.
- Seal and Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the high pressure cooking setting and set the timer for 10 minutes to cook the chicken thoroughly.
- Release Pressure: Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes after cooking completes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure by turning the valve to venting.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks until finely pulled apart.
- Make Sauce: Whisk the liquid and softened cream cheese in the Instant Pot until smooth and creamy to create a rich sauce base.
- Combine and Heat: Return the shredded chicken to the pot, then add shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Stir everything together until the cheese melts and ingredients are well incorporated.
Notes
- For best results, use chicken breasts that are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- If you prefer less salty bacon, rinse crumbled bacon in hot water before adding.
- This recipe can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or in sandwich buns as a chicken melt.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Make sure to properly seal the Instant Pot valve to prevent any steam leaks during pressure cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Instant Pot Crack Chicken, crack chicken recipe, creamy ranch chicken, shredded chicken, bacon cheddar chicken, easy Instant Pot meals
