Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Introduction
Instant Pot Crack Chicken is a dish that wins over every crowd with minimal effort. This all-in-one, creamy chicken recipe is loaded with savory flavors from ranch seasoning, smoky bacon, and melty cheddar cheese—all coming together rapidly, thanks to pressure cooking. If you’re looking for a craveable weeknight dinner or a party dip that disappears in minutes, this is the recipe for you.
Why Make Instant Pot Crack Chicken?
This wildly popular dish merges the best comfort food flavors into a single, fuss-free meal. The cream cheese makes it ultra-creamy, ranch adds irresistible zest, and the salty bacon and cheese make it genuinely addictive. Using the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart streamlines the process—simply layer the ingredients, set, and forget. The end result is perfectly tender chicken you can serve as sandwiches, wraps, dips, or over rice.
How to Get Perfect Shredded Chicken Every Time
Shredding chicken can be a hassle with forks, but a Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black makes it a breeze, giving you evenly pulled chicken in seconds while it’s still hot and tender from the pressure cooker. Prefer less mess? The Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, Black works beautifully for quick mashing right inside the pot.
The Creamy, Flavor-Packed Cheesy Finish
Cream cheese is essential for a rich, thick sauce that clings to every shred of chicken. Adding freshly shredded cheddar cheese ensures a gooey, melty finish—grating it with an efficient chopper like the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper saves time and delivers the best texture. For the ranch flavor, choose a quality dry mix and fold it in just after pressure cooking for freshness.
Serving and Storing Ideas
This dish’s versatility is where it truly shines. Serve piled high on toasted buns, lettuce wraps, or atop crispy potatoes from the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt, Grey for a hearty, lower-carb option. Leftovers are easily stored in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) and taste even better the next day.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
A single serving (about 1/6 of this recipe), not including sandwich bread or rice, contains approximately 390 calories, 33g fat, 5g net carbs, and 23g protein. It’s a filling, keto-friendly option that can be tailored to any crowd.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken: Recap
Instant Pot Crack Chicken is a game-changing meal that takes comfort food to a new level. With its magical blend of creamy, cheesy, ranch-filled chicken and crispy bacon, it’s as easy to make as it is to love.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing seasoning mix
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (plus extra for topping)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Optional for serving: chopped green onions, sandwich buns, cooked rice, lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart and add the chicken broth. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning over the chicken and top with the cubed cream cheese.
- Close lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Open lid and shred chicken directly in the pot using the Chicken Shredder Tool Twist for Kitchen, Elegant Black or Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher, Black for best results.
- Stir in half the cheddar cheese and all the crumbled bacon until melted and evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese and close the lid (no heat) for a few minutes to melt.
- Scoop onto buns, over rice, or into lettuce wraps. Garnish with extra bacon and chopped green onions if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes (includes pressure build and release)
Total Time: 35 minutes
Enjoy this ultra-flavorful, easy Instant Pot Crack Chicken for any occasion—it’s the kind of meal friends and family will request again and again!