Cracked Chicken Instant Pot®

Does it get any more family-friendly, weeknight-ready than Ranch Chicken? Prepared in the Instant Pot with McCormick Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Seasoning Mix and a few simple ingredients, this cheesy, savory meal is on the table in just 30 minutes.
10m
PREP TIME
20m
COOK TIME
346
CALORIES
7
INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 6 Servings

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 container (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese
  • 1 package McCormick® Instant Pot® Ranch Chicken Seasoning Mix
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked nd crumbled
  • 2 green onions , finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Spray pot with no stick cooking spray. Place water and chicken in pot. Dollop cream cheese evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning Mix over top. Close lid. Set Valve to Seal.
  • 2 Set to cook 20 minutes on MEAT/STEW function or until chicken is cooked through. When done, quick-release the pressure. Open the lid once pressure inside the pot is completely released. (Check manufacturer’s manual for safe operating directions.)
  • 3 Remove chicken to large bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Whisk sauce mixture in pot until smooth. Return chicken to pot. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions to serve.
  • 4 TO PREPARE IN SLOW COOKER:
    1. Place water and chicken in slow cooker. Dollop cream cheese evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning Mix over top. Cover.
    2. Cook 6 hours on LOW or 3 hours on HIGH.
    3. Remove chicken to large bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Whisk sauce mixture until smooth. Return chicken to slow cooker; stir in cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions to serve.
  • 5 Test Kitchen Tip: Serve over cooked pasta or rice, or use as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

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