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!
1packetranch dressing mix(1-ounce packet of ranch dressing or dip, both will work)
½cupwater(or chicken broth)
1cupcheddar cheese(shredded)
4stripsbacon(diced, cooked)
each, salt & pepper(to taste)
green onions or chives(chopped, optional)
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Instructions
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.)
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.
Taste and add salt and pepper to your preference. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives before serving (optional).
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!