Instant pot crack chicken is full of shredded chicken, cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch. It's easy and addicting! This delicious combination is perfect on a sandwich, used as a tasty dip, or just eat it with a spoon!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Natural Pressure Release (NPR)10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Chicken Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Instant Pot, Main Dish
Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and water or chicken broth in your Instant Pot. (Place all of the dairy products on top of the chicken when assembling, do not stir.)
2 lbs chicken breasts, 8 oz cream cheese, 1 packet ranch dressing mix, ½ cup water
Secure the lid and ensure the vent is turned to "SEAL". Using the manual option, set your Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes. Then, allow your Instant Pot to NPR (Natural Pressure Release) for at least 10 minutes before turning the steam release handle to "VENT".
Once the pressure pin has dropped, it is safe to open your Instant Pot. Use two forks to shred the chicken in the Instant Pot, then stir the chicken into the cream cheese mixture. Top with grated cheese and the cooked bacon.
1 cup cheddar cheese, 4 strips bacon
Taste and add salt and pepper to your preference. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives before serving (optional).
each, salt & pepper, green onions or chives
Notes
Your Instant Pot won't start cooking right away, it takes some time to build up the pressure!
Place all of the dairy products on top of the chicken when assembling, do not stir.
If you get the burn message, add ½ cup more broth or water and seal to continue cooking.
If you're on a Keto diet, you can use a lettuce wrap in place of a bun!
Try mixing in some of your favorite hot sauce if you like a kick. It's also great with Buffalo sauce mixed in!
It is easier to mix if you cut your cream cheese into cubes before putting it in the instant pot, but it isn't necessary.
If you want to make a smaller portion, simply cut all the ingredient amounts in half and you should have about 4 servings. (The leftovers will go quickly, trust me!)
Cheddar is my personal favorite, but if you don't have cheddar cheese you can play around with different cheeses and I'm sure it will be delicious!