Easy Instant Pot Crack Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by cooking bacon separately until crisp and golden. Chicken breasts are placed in the Instant Pot with cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, garlic, paprika, onion powder, and chicken broth. The pressure cook setting efficiently tenderizes the chicken in about 10 minutes followed by natural pressure release. Shredding the chicken after cooking creates a texture that easily absorbs the creamy sauce.
The remaining cream cheese mixture is whisked on sauté mode to create a smooth sauce which is then combined with shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon, enriching the flavor and texture with gooey cheese and savory bits. The dish is commonly served on hamburger buns and topped with chopped green onions for contrast and freshness.
Ingredients
- 10 lices Bacon cooked
- 2.5 lbs chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 1 oz cream cheese cubed, package
- 1/2 package Ranch dressing mix use more or less depending on your taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
Serve with:
- 6 Hamburger Bun
- green onion chopped
Instructions
Cook Bacon:
- You can use already cooked bacon or you can cook your own. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven. Line 1 baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay the bacon onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake until the bacon is deep golden-brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Begin checking around 12 minutes to monitor how quickly the bacon is cooking. Remove from oven and set aside.
Cook Chicken:
- Add chicken and cream cheese to the Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle with Ranch Dressing Mix, add minced garlic, onion powder, and paprika. Pour in chicken broth.
- Close the lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. Turn off the heat. Release the remaining pressure. Open the lid.
- Remove chicken from Instant Pot and place it into a large bowl or onto a chopping board. Using two forks shred the chicken.
- Switch the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and whisk the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir to combine until the cheese is melted.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and add the shredded chicken. Stir well to fully combine the chicken with the cheese sauce.
- Stir in bacon pieces if wanted and serve on hamburger buns with extra bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1402mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 890mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 247mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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