Keto Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Instant Pot Crack Chicken is a deliciously cheesy, bacon, and ranch flavored combination that will become an instant favorite fast weeknight recipe!

This recipe is my go-to when my keto friends come over for dinner. It’s always a huge hit and it is super family friendly too! Made in the Instant Pot, this Keto Crack Chicken is fast, with just 15 minutes of prep time!

Ingredients

• bacon
• chicken breast
• chicken broth
• ranch seasoning
• cream cheese
• shredded Mexican cheese
• green onion
• rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for serving if desired

Step by step

1. Brown bacon in the Instant Pot on Sauté mode.
2. Remove bacon and grease, then return bacon along with chicken, broth, and ranch seasoning to the pressure cooker.
3. Cook on manual mode for 12 minutes, then allow to vent naturally for at least 10 additional minutes.
4. Shred chicken with two forks.
5. Return to Sauté mode and add cream cheese, stirring until melted.
6. Serve alone or with your favorite side!

Tips for best results

• to thin the sauce, add chicken broth or water
• to thicken the sauce make a cornstarch slurry (tablespoon of cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of cold water) and add to the pot, stir until thickened
• feel free to substitute homemade ranch seasoning if you are worried about sodium content

Serving suggestions

• over cauliflower rice or spiralized zucchini
• over traditional pastas if you’re not avoiding carbs
• you can shred the chicken in the Instant Pot after cooking and use it as a hearty dip for parties!
• serve it in a hoagie bun
• wrap it in tortillas for a tasty wrap
• serve with salad
• or just eat it on its own!

Here are a few more of my favorite Instant Pot Recipes:

• Instant Pot Beef Stew
• Buttery Instant Pot Lemon Chicken
• Instant Pot Carnitas Recipe

If you try this recipe, please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe | Low Carb Keto Friendly

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews

• Author: Melissa Riker
• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 1x
• Category: dinner
• Method: pressure cooker
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Crack Chicken is a deliciously cheesy, bacon, and ranch flavored combination that will become an instant favorite. Enjoy over rice, pasta, or on its own for a keto-friendly low carb comfort food!

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Ingredients

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• 8 pieces thick cut bacon, chopped into 1” pieces
• 2 pounds boneless chicken breast
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 ounce packet of ranch seasoning
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese
• ¼ cup green onion, chopped
• rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice for serving if desired

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Instructions

1. Turn Instant Pot to saute mode and cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from Instant Pot and remove grease.
2. Return bacon to Instant Pot and add chicken, broth, and ranch seasoning. Stir to mix.
3. Seal the Instant Pot and close the vent. Choose manual mode and set timer for 12 minutes.
4. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes then vent the valve to release remaining steam.
5. Shred chicken with two forks.
6. Return the Instant Pot to Saute Mode and add cream cheese. Stir until melted.
7. Serve over rice or pasta if desired and top with shredded cheese and green onion.

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Notes

• to thin the sauce, add chicken broth or water
• to thicken the sauce make a cornstarch slurry (tablespoon of cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of cold water) and add to the pot, stir until thickened
• feel free to substitute homemade ranch seasoning if you are worried about sodium content

Keywords: crack chicken, ranch, bacon, instant pot