crack chicken

Here’s a recipe that you’ll want to add to your regular rotation: Crack Chicken. I know the name sounds weird, but the reason it’s called crack chicken is that it is so addictive! I mean shredded chicken with a bunch of cheese and bacon?

And if that in itself doesn’t convince you to make this recipe, you can make it in under 30 minutes in your Pressure Cooker. Sure you can make it in your slow cooker, but on a busy weeknight, put your pressure cooker to work.

crack chicken sandwich with potato chips

This delicious shredded chicken mixture can be served in a variety of ways. You can make sandwiches with it like I did for this post, you can also make lettuce wraps, use it as a baked potato filling, serve it on rice or mashed potatoes or you can even serve it with a side of vegetables.

If you struggle to make bacon perfectly, I’ve put together a short tutorial on How to Make Perfect Bacon – 3 Ways. Check it out! My preferred method is baking it in the oven. If you happen to have an Air Fryer, you can also make your bacon in it by following my Air Fryer Bacon recipe.

Recipe Tips

  • If you don’t feel like cooking bacon just for this recipe you can use precooked bacon. Simply warm it up in the microwave and chop it up. You probably won’t even taste the difference.
crack chicken sandwich

You will need the following ingredients to make this Crack Chicken recipe in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Chicken Breasts – trim any excess fat if necessary
  • Cream Cheese – I use Philadelphia brand cream cheese (no affiliation), but you can use whatever brand you prefer
  • Ranch Dressing Mix – adjust to taste. It can be a little salty for some
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth – you can also use water if you prefer
  • Bacon – save time and use pre-cooked bacon for this recipe
  • Cheddar Cheese – use your preferred type: mild, medium or sharp cheddar cheese

How to Make Crack Chicken

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot. Top with the cream cheese.
  2. Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning over the top of the cream cheese and chicken. Add the chicken broth (or water) to the pot.
  3. Seal the lid and cook on high for 15 minutes. Do a quick release once done cooking.
  4. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with a couple of forks or a hand mixer.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add the cheddar cheese and stir. Fold in the bacon.

Recipe Video

crack chicken sandwich

Instant Pot Crack Chicken

Add Crack Chicken to your meal rotation! This addictive recipe features shredded chicken, cheese, and bacon made in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 6
Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 Ranch Dressing Mix
  • ยฝ Cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 8 slices Bacon, cooked & chopped
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot. Top with the cream cheese.
  • Sprinkle the packet of ranch seasoning over the top of the cream cheese and chicken. Add the chicken broth (or water) to the pot.
  • Seal the lid and cook on high for 15 minutes. Do a quick release once done cooking.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred with a couple of forks or a hand mixer.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add the cheddar cheese and stir. Fold in the bacon.

Recipe Video

Notes

Nutritional information is for the chicken mixture only – the buns are not included.
Nutrition (1 of 6 servings)
Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 699mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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