Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Instant Pot Crack Chicken is creamy, cheesy, and full of smoky flavor. It comes together quickly in one pot with chicken, cream cheese, ranch, and crispy bacon—making it the easiest comfort meal to pull together fast.
Equipment
- Instant Pot For pressure cooking
- Tongs For shredding and handling the chicken
- Mixing Spoon To stir everything until smooth
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Add chicken to Instant Pot along with broth and ranch seasoning. Stir gently to coat the chicken.
- Place cubed cream cheese on top of the chicken. Seal the lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining steam.
- Shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted into the sauce.
- Add cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Stir until smooth and creamy. Let sit for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To thicken the sauce, add a cornstarch slurry and sauté for a few minutes.
- Use leftover crack chicken on buns, tortillas, or baked potatoes.
- Garnish with green onions for added freshness.
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