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Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

This Instant Pot Crack Chicken recipe is a delicious, low carb dinner packed with flavor from cream cheese, ranch, and bacon! Whether you're on a keto diet or not, your family will LOVE this meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 slices Bacon diced
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounce cream cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Select "SAUTE" and add diced, raw bacon to the Instant Pot. Cook until desired crispness! Remove when cooked and place on a paper towel lined plate.
  2. Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add oil to pressure cooker and add seasoned chicken thighs to the hot oil. Brown for 2 minutes each side.
  4. While chicken is cooking, combine cream cheese with ranch seasoning.
  5. Hit cancel when chicken is done browning. Add broth to Instant Pot and scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pot (this will prevent the burn notice from appearing).
  6. Top chicken with cream cheese and ranch mixture. Secure lid and turn to High Pressure for 12 minutes.
  7. When cook time ends, do a quick release. Remove chicken and shred. Stir shredded chicken back into the sauce and allow to thicken on it's own for several minutes. 
  8. To serve, add cooked bacon, green onions, and parsley. ENJOY!

Notes

  • Recipe tested in 6 quart Instant Pot.
  • Use rotisserie chicken or homemade shredded chicken and skip step 1-2.
  • No matter the cooking method, in the instant pot, slow cooker, or skillet, allow chicken mixture to cool completely. Store in an airtight ziploc freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • I prefer the boneless skinless thighs for this recipe instead of breasts. No need to change the time either!

Nutrition Information

Calories 413kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 189mg (63%) Sodium 1429mg (60%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 413

% Daily Value*

Calories 413kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Cholesterol 189mg 63%
Sodium 1429mg 60%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.