Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Entree

This crack chicken has all the ingredients that make life good: ranch, bacon, and cheese. OK, if I could figure out how to put chocolate in it, that would truly be heavenly, but no doubt this awesome dish will keep you coming back for more–it’s truly addictive. And in the Instant Pot it’s so easy, “more” is just 20 minutes away!

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Crack chicken is truly versatile. Serve it with crusty bread for a fantastic sandwich. Serve it as a dip with some crunchy chips or crackers. Serve it over noodles for a special treat, or keep it low-carb friendly by serving over noodles. But we bet you can’t resist just picking up a fork and digging in.

Want to simplify even more? Use this kitchen trick: The fastest way to shred the chicken is with a stand mixer!

Don’t worry if the mixture looks a little watery when you first uncover the pot. Once you whisk it up, the cream cheese will incorporate easily. But if it’s still too runny for your taste at the end, just stir in a slurry of 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of water, then heat and stir until thickened.

No doubt this awesome dish will keep you coming back for more–it’s truly addictive.


Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breast
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cut into 6-8 pieces
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 6-8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 2 green onions, diced (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pour water in the Instant Pot.
  2. Place chicken and cream cheese in an even layer and sprinkle ranch seasoning over the top.
  3. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- buttons and program the Instant Pot for 15 minutes.
  4. When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken and shred.
  6. Using the display panel select CANCEL and then SAUTE. Whisk the cream cheese mixture thoroughly to break up any remaining cream cheese pieces.
  7. Return chicken to pot along with cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly and then turn the pot off.
  8. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions and serve.

*If your Instant Pot does not have a MANUAL function, use the Pressure Cook function.

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