Creamy Ranch Chicken Instant Pot Recipes

INSTANT POT® KETO RANCH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken and cream cheese in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Sprinkle with ranch seasoning and add water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks; return chicken to pot. Select low heat according to according to manufacturer's instructions. Add Cheddar cheese and bacon. Stir to combine and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.

INSTANT POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and sprinkle all over with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
• Add the penne to the 6-quart Instant Pot® and add 4 cups water to the pot. Place the chicken thighs on top of the penne. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick- release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Cheddar and remaining seasoning mix (about 2 tablespoons) in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Roughly chop the chicken into small pieces while it is still warm. Add the chicken to the cream-cheese mixture and stir to combine. Add the chicken and cheese mixture to the pasta and stir until the cheese mixture melts and the pasta is well coated.

INSTANT POT CREAMY RANCH CHICKEN RECIPE WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place halved potatoes in bottom of Instant pot. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Dump carrots on top of potatoes. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
• Arrange frozen chicken tenders on top of carrots.
• Pour chicken broth in the bottom of the Instant Pot.
• In a mixing bowl, mix together 2 cans of cream of chicken soup, packet of ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, parsley, paprika, and oregano. Spoon on top of the chicken tenders.
• Place lid on top of Instant Pot and move valve to SEALING. Press PRESSURE COOK button (or MANUAL button) and set timer for 10 minutes.
• When the Instant Pot is finished cooking, let it do a NATURAL RELEASE for 5 minutes, then move the valve to VENTING to do a QUICK RELEASE of the remaining pressure.
• Remove the chicken, potatoes and carrots from the Instant Pot to a large bowl or serving platter and cover them to keep them warm.
• Whisk in cream cheese with warm liquid remaining in the Instant Pot and mix until smooth.
• Drizzle warm cream cheese sauce over chicken, potatoes and carrots and serve (you can also ladle the sauce over individual portions).