4.8 from 96 votes
Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Instant Pot Crack Chicken combines tender, shredded chicken cooked with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and chicken broth. The mixture is thickened with cheddar cheese and loaded with crispy bacon bits, creating a rich and creamy texture. This recipe is designed for convenient use of an Instant Pot, making preparation almost hands-off. The final dish is versatile, commonly served on hamburger buns but also suitable over rice, noodles, or wrapped in tortillas for variations.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
500 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix packet
- 2 cream cheese 8 oz each, cubed, in packages
- 2.8 oz bacon bits pouch
- 1 c. cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ c. chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken and cream cheese in the Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning over the top then add broth to IP.
- Turn your Instant Pot on Manual high pressure for 15 minutes. After time goes off perform a quick release.
- Remove chicken and shred the chicken.
- Whisk the liquid mixture in instant pot until it’s smooth. Then stir in cheese and bacon.
- Add chicken back in, stir and let the mixture thicken.
- Serve on buns.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; they keep well refrigerated for two to three days.
- Reheat in the microwave, which helps maintain the creamy texture for lunch or another meal.
- Serve the dish on hamburger buns, over rice, with noodles, or wrapped in large tortillas for variety.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
993mg
(41%)
Potassium
553mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1092IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
284mg
(28%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1092IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 284mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.