Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe (with frozen chicken)
Instant pot crack chicken got its name because it is so good, you cannot just eat one serving! Come and see why this instant pot crack chicken recipe is our most popular Instant Pot Frozen Chicken Recipe.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 835kcal
Author: Aileen Clark
Ingredients
1/2poundchopped bacon
1cupchicken broth
1ranch packet
2poundsfrozen chicken breastapproximately 3 large
1 8ouncepackage cream cheese
1tablespooncornstarch
1/2cupshredded sharp cheddar
1/4cupsliced green onions
Instructions
Set your pressure cooker to saute.
Cook the chopped bacon and then remove and place a paper towel to drain fat.
Pour chicken broth into the instant pot electric pressure cooker and deglaze the bottom of your pot. Make sure there are no bits of food stuck to the bottom of your pan or your pot may not come to pressure.
Whisk in the ranch seasoning packet.
Place the frozen chicken breasts in the pot and top with the cream cheese.
Close lid and set to sealing.
Cook on manual - high pressure for 25 minutes.
Natural Pressure Release for 5 minutes and then remove the rest of the pressure.
Remove chicken and shred.
While chicken is removed, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch into the chicken broth mixture.
Return chicken and bacon to the pot and mix until evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve warm on crackers, rolls, or lettuce. Top with sharp cheddar and green onions.
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Notes
Serve this without the rolls for a low carb/ keto version!