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Instant Pot Ranch Chicken.

Instant Pot Ranch Chicken

Angela Milnes
Make dinner a breeze with this flavorful Instant Pot Ranch Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a creamy, zesty ranch sauce, creating a dish that’s both simple and delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal the whole family will love!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinners
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 1 oz packets of ranch seasoning
  • 8 oz block of cream cheese
  • ½ C. shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 C. chicken broth
  • Salt & pepper
  • 10 oz package of rice cauliflower cooked according to package direction

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breast in the bottom of the instant pot and season with salt & pepper.
  • Add the cream cheese, ranch seasoning and chicken broth over the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and press the manual setting. Set the timer to 10 minutes making sure the quick release valve is closed.
  • Once the timer has gone off after cooking then do a quick release and carefully open the lid.
  • Shred the chicken using two forks. Shredding chicken in the Instant pot is pretty easy to do and I find using two forks the easiest way to do this. 
  • Alternatively you can remove chicken and shred with a knife and fork on a chopping board.
  • Place the shredded chicken back into the Instant Pot and stir in the shredded cheese.
  • Garnish your ranch chicken with more shredded cheese and fresh parsley if desired and serve over cauliflower rice as a low carb option.

Notes

Choosing Your Chicken: Both boneless skinless chicken breasts and boneless skinless chicken thighs can be used for Instant Pot Ranch Chicken. Thighs typically offer a richer flavor, while breasts are a bit milder.
Seasoning: Don't forget to season your chicken generously before you cook chicken. A mix of dried herbs, salt, and pepper can significantly enhance the taste.
Pressure Release: Use a quick release method after you cook chicken to prevent overcooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 642mgPotassium: 548mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 288mgIron: 1mg
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