Ranch Chicken Instant Pot

Name: Ranch Chicken Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 container (8 ounces) whipped cream cheese; 1 package McCormick® Ranch Chicken Instant Pot Seasoning Mix; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled; 2 green onions, finely chopped

By: McCormick Kitchens

Made With:

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.

Recipe Info

Prep Time:

10m
Cook Time:

20m
Ingredients:

7
Servings:

6
User Rating:

Ingredients

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

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

Calories 346
Carbohydrates 8 g
Cholesterol 129 mg
Fiber 1 g
Protein 38 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Sodium 887 mg
Sugar 4 g
Total Fat 18 g

Key products

McCormick® Ranch Chicken Instant Pot Seasoning Mix, 1.25 oz

Instructions

Spray pot with no-stick cooking spray. Place water and chicken in the pot. Dollop cream cheese evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning Mix over top. Close lid. Set Valve to Seal.
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.)
Remove chicken to a large bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Whisk sauce mixture in the pot until smooth. Return chicken to the pot. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions to serve.

TO PREPARE IN SLOW COOKER: Place water and chicken in the slow cooker. Dollop cream cheese evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning Mix over top. Cover. Cook 6 hours on LOW or 3 hours on HIGH. Remove chicken to a 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.

Test Kitchen Tip: Serve over cooked pasta or rice, or use as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.