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Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe is filling and delicious and so simple to make. Each bite is loaded with lots of ranch flavor, tender chicken and tons of cheese for the best meal.
Creamy, cheesy, chicken is on the table fast when you make Crack Chicken in the Instant Pot. Not only does the pressure cooker make it so simple and quick to make but it is amazing! This meal is the best comfort food and your family will go crazy over it whether you serve it over pasta or pile it on a slider.
This recipe is another hit for my family. It has everything your taste buds desire. Chicken, ranch and bacon. Its an explosion of flavor. I even bought this to a work potluck and it was a hit with the girls at my work. Simply and full of flavor.
-Dominque H
My entire family loves this Instant Pot Recipe! Make sure you have a good pressure cooker and you will be set. If you don’t have a pressure cooker yet, try making Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe. It is delicious either way!
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts – You can also use boneless chicken thighs
- Cream Cheese – Softened and slice into small pieces
- Dry Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix – Use store bought packet or make Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe
- Chicken Broth – If you are out, see Chicken broth substitutes
- Bacon – Use already cooked or make Air Fryer Bacon
- Hamburger Buns or Sliders – Use what you prefer
You truly can make a wonderful meal with just a few simple ingredients! Scroll to the recipe card for the full recipe details.
How to Make Instant Pot Crack Chicken
Step 1 – Place the chicken, chicken broth, ranch seasoning and bacon in a 6 quart instant pot. Add the lid. Set the valve to the seal position. Set the pressure for 25 minutes.
Step 2 – Do a quick release to release the pressure from the instant pot. Remove the lid and shred chicken with 2 forks.
Step 3 – Stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Switch the instant pot the sauté setting and heat until the cheese has melted.
Step 4 – Top with the green onions and serve warm over the buns.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (diced)
- 1 dry ranch dressing seasoning mix (1 oz packet)
- 6 strips bacon (cooked crisply and crumbled)
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ¼ cup green onions (sliced)
- 6 buns
Instructions
- Place the chicken, chicken broth, ranch seasoning and bacon in a 6 quart instant pot.
- Add the lid. Set the valve to the seal position.
- Set the pressure for 25 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure from the instant pot. Remove the lid.
- Once finished shred the chicken with 2 forks and stir in the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. Switch the instant pot the sauté setting and heat until the cheese has melted.
- Top with the green onions and serve warm over the buns.
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How to Serve Crack Chicken
- Hamburger buns or sliders. Once you add the chicken, get ready to enjoy a great dinner!
- Pasta – It is so good over pasta and the chicken and cream cheese blend perfectly to serve over pasta. It is so creamy and melts over the pasta for an amazing dinner.
- Casserole- Another idea is to add shredded cheese to the top and bake the Crack Chicken Pasta. The chicken mixture is so cheesy and delicious.
- Wraps– Use tortillas to make a wrap. Yum! This is perfect for a quick lunch.
I always fix a big salad when I’m making Crack Chicken and it pairs nicely. The crack chicken is rich and decadent so the salad goes really well to balance it all out. You can even serve with Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries Recipe, Classic Italian Pasta Salad Recipe, Easy Tropical Fruit Salad Recipe, and Corn on the Cob
Frequently Asked Questions
I use a hand mixer to shred the chicken faster. It is so easy and one of my best time saving kitchen tips! Plus, I love the texture of the chicken when you use the hand mixer. I normally put about ½ cup on the buns.
If you prefer though, you can shred with a fork. Just do what works the best for you when shredding the chicken!
Store the leftover crack chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Yes, you can freeze crack chicken in a freezer safe container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave. You may need to a splash of milk to make creamy again.
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Just accidentally grabbed the wrong ranch and after I poured it in realized it was fiesta ranch. Fingers crossed ????
I think that will still work great in this recipe!
This recipe is another hit for my family. It has everything your taste buds desire. Chicken, ranch and bacon. Its an explosion of flavor. I even bought this to a work potluck and it was a hit with the girls at my work. Simply and full of flavor.
My family LOVE this recipe. They ask for it by name. ?
This is amazing!!!! Our family has decided this is one of their favorites, I make this at leas once a month
Can I use frozen chicken? If so, how long should I cook?
Yes, you can use frozen chicken. I would cook it on high pressure for 30 minutes with a quick release for this recipe. Thanks!
Can I use chicken leg quarters with this
I haven’t tried that yet in this recipe but I think it would work fine. Thank you!
Carrie, Another off the hook recipe. Kind of reminds me of pressed chicken but tweeked. Don’t have a instant pot do have a slow cooker love it to. Wondering if it will work with sliced potatoes I think it will will let you know . I LOVE TWEEKING IN THE KITCHEN.
Did you say cream cheese and bacon? My husband is gonna love this.
Scarlet – It’s really good. I hope you all enjoy it 🙂