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Crack Chicken Tenders Easy Dinner Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Pressure Cooker Crack Chicken

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bacon ranch flavor, this Pressure Cooker Crack Chicken is an addictive dinner the whole family will love. Quick to make and irresistibly savory!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 690 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker 6-quart or larger

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trim off excess fat if desired
  • 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 8 slices bacon sliced, cooked, and drained
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup sliced green onions

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in an even layer at the bottom of your pressure cooker.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix over the top of the chicken.
  • Dollop the cream cheese on top of the seasoned chicken.
  • Seal the lid and set your pressure cooker to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Use quick release to let out the steam safely once the timer goes off.
  • Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks.
  • Stir in the cooked bacon and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
  • Cover and cook 10–15 minutes using natural release or warm setting to finish melting cheese and flavor blending.

Notes

Serve over rice, pasta, sandwich buns, or baked potatoes for a comfort-food dinner. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.