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Instant Pot Crack Chicken: The Ultimate Pressure Cooker Recipe

This Instant Pot Crack Chicken is pure comfort food magic—tender chicken cooked in a creamy ranch sauce with melty cheese and crispy bacon, ready in no time with the magic of pressure cooking.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 744 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 8 slices Bacon cooked crisp
  • 4 Boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup Chicken broth
  • 1 package Ranch dressing mix
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the Instant Pot and pour in the chicken broth.
  • Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken.
  • Place the cubed cream cheese on top of the chicken.
  • Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  • Carefully open the lid and shred the chicken in the pot using two forks.
  • Stir in the mayonnaise and shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined and melted.
  • Add the cooked bacon and stir.
  • Top with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Serve over rice, pasta, or on sandwich buns for a hearty meal. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Reheat gently for best creamy texture.