Instant Pot Cheddar Ranch Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Cheddar Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 - 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 tbsp. water; 1 (2-oz.) packet ranch seasoning; 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, cubed; 6 oz. shredded white cheddar; 4 green onions, thinly sliced on a bias; 8 slices cooked bacon; Bibb lettuce, for serving; Martin's potato rolls, for serving (optional)

By Kat BoytsovaUpdated: Jul 9, 2020

3.3

10 Ratings

Emily Hlavac Green

Yields:

4 - 6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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You really can't go wrong with ranch, cheddar, and bacon, and this chicken is no exception. We advise piling it high on potato rolls, but it'd also be great as a dip, in lettuce wraps, or straight from the Instant Pot; the possibilities are endless!

Have you made this yet? Let us know how it went in the comments below!

Editor's Note: The recipe title for this dish was changed on July 9, 2020.

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Ingredients

2 lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbsp.
water
1
(2-oz.) packet ranch seasoning
1
(8-oz.) block cream cheese, cubed
6 oz.
shredded white cheddar
4
green onions, thinly sliced on a bias
8
slices cooked bacon
Bibb lettuce, for serving
Martin's potato rolls, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add water and chicken to Instant Pot, then sprinkle in ranch seasoning and cream cheese. Seal lid and set to Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Follow manufacturer's instructions for quick releasing pressure manually. Remove chicken breasts and shred into chunks with two forks, then mix back into cooking liquid.
3. Step 3Add cheddar to pot and close lid for about 2 minutes, until cheddar is melty from residual heat, then mix everything together.
4. Step 4To serve as-is: Crumble bacon and garnish chicken mixture with green onions, crumbled bacon, and more black pepper.
5. Step 5To serve as a sandwich: Place ½ cups shredded chicken mixture onto each potato roll, top with two halves of bacon and bibb lettuce then close sandwich with top bun.