EASY Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

If you need an easy recipe to make in your Instant Pot, then this Crack Chicken is definitely for you!
I have to warn you though, once you start eating it, you won't be able to stop! It is made with only a few ingredients and takes just a few minutes to throw together. So it is a win win for everyone!
I had a lot of requests to make not only a Keto recipe, but to make Crack Chicken! So for all my Keto friends out there, here is my Crack Chicken.
Find Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe here:
Ingredients:
6 slices cooked bacon
2 pounds boneless chicken breast (frozen or thawed)
1 packet ranch seasoning
8 oz cream cheese
chopped green onions
1 cup water
Directions:
Put chicken and 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot.
Put on the lid and push MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK for 25 minutes if frozen and 20 if thawed. Do a quick release when the timer is done.
Remove chicken and shred.
Keep your Instant Pot on low. Add chicken back in. Add ranch packet, cream cheese, green onions and bacon. Stir until everything is well combined.
This dish is usually served with 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top, I just didn't add it this time!
Directions for slow cooker: Place chicken cream cheese and ranch seasonings in crock pot cook on low for 6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Place back in the pot and stir in bacon and green onions and enjoy.
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If you are cooking for 1-2 people I would suggest the 3 Quart. If you are cooking for more, I would suggest the 6 quart!
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[@SixSistersStuff]

Have you tried my Mongolian Beef yet? It is one of my new favorites! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2rcZahnj9Z4d6s

[@nikkikoz4720]

I bought the meat for it today but have to wait until Saturday when the hubby gets back. He begged me to make it when he heard the video, I can't wait to try it

[@notsoserious0944]

OK. I'm doing it tonight. School is cancelled tomorrow because it will be forty below zero so I'm doing the Presto pressure cooker minestrone soup while staying home with them. The best soup in the wooooorld. Maybe you could try and adapt it to the instant pot?

[@lukebako101]

I loved it

[@bamaunderwritter]

Yes and my entire house smells like it. I had forgotten that it's the meal someone made me the day I came home from my bilateral macetomy cancer surgery and the smell made me so sick

[@crystalscott6274]

I love making this, I add chicken broth instead of water, some salt, pepper and a little bit of cajun to give a boost of flavor. These are the simplest recipes, love it. And wee also use turkey bacon!

[@butterflyqueen9260]

Nice

[@zappadragon]

So my daughter and I love this one and she says to me the other night "If we add buffalo sauce to this it would be buffalo crack chicken". So we did that and it's amazing!!!

[@jerrypardue8280]

Kristen, I’m a new year to this wonderful world of IP. I received this pot two weeks ago. Did Spaghetti, Potato, and lemon jasmine rice. My wife Carol was not that thrilled till after tasting the Crack Chicken. Now, she wants me to cook it more often. I also told her this is a Keto type meal since we did it as a lettuce wrap. Her eyes widen since she is trying to lose weight. Thank you for giving us(the viewer) a reason to used it more. I have watch Jill McKeever do her plant base recipes on it and hope to switch to the WFPB to control my diabetes a lot better. My wife keeps asking me what I want for Xmas this year...... it got to be either your new Book coming out or the course you are offering. Merry Christmas to you and your family and keep up the good work.

[@meghanmorse4830]

I make this in my instant pot, but I put it on kings Hawaiian rolls and warm the bread up in the oven.

[@SixSistersStuff]

Sounds delicious!

[@karenduchscherer9963]

Love crack chicken! My daughter adds it to nacho chips, with chopped peppers, green onion, shredded cheese and drizzled with BBQ sauce on top. Heat in microwave for twenty seconds or so.... delicious 😋

[@eddiesuarezhernandez]

Yum. Just made this. I used 2 breasts and 2 thighs. Used a few drops of liquid smoke, salt, pepper and Italian spices in 1-1/2 cups of water. Pressure cooked it for 17 min. After it was prepared, I made romaine lettuce wraps!! Thanks for the recipe!!

[@bettybartlett5381]

Some of you need to rewatch the video. She tells you to drain off the liquid then shred the chicken. Just a gentle suggestion.💕

[@Greekkisses]

I wonder if this would be a good chicken sandwich? A little slice tomato, some lettuce.

[@lawaincooley6788]

I made this with a teaspoon of knorr chicken bouillon instead of ranch seasoning because my husband and son have celiac disease. It was great!! They had second helpings so I think they liked it!

[@lisaclark7291]

My family is loving all the new recipes I have tried. In general they don’t care for chicken. However I haven’t made a chicken dish yet that they have not liked. 👏👏👏 They are staring at me like dogs waiting for a treat. I am making the cracked chicken tonight. I haven’t made this recipe yet. However I am sure it will be a hit. A non chicken recipe they love is your Grandma’s meatloaf. Take Care and please keep them coming. Thank You 🙏

[@MaryChrapliwy]

Wow, excellent recipe - so much you can do with shredded cooked chicken. Glad to see you put frozen in there - I always worry about cooking frozen chicken in my Cosori, now I will LOL

[@peggysmith8090]

Love your recipes. And. Videos! I have a shredding trick. If you have a big batch of meat to shred put it in your mixer. It’s done in seconds and No mess❤️

[@Lotafun4me]

Thank you for this video. My 15 year old grandson told me about this recipe so I looked it up on KZbin. It looks as easy as he said it was and by the look on his face describing the flavor I am guessing I will love it too.

[@lindsaykjoy]

Made this recipe tonight with some homemade ranch seasoning instead of the packet, and served on spaghetti squash (also cooked in the IP). Yum!

[@lukebako101]

nice resipe

[@semco72057]

That is a nice looking dish and it must be so delicious with your family loving it so much. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us and I hope you and your family are having a Blessed week.

[@Biffylady]

I just made this and am blown away!! No wonder it's called "crack" chicken. 👍👍

[@memejmoon9716]

Meredith Crochet Thanks For the review I’m making it right now 👍😘

[@philipbeyer9482]

This looks great! Thanks for teaching this old guy how to cook.

[@RobertJohnson-je6tx]

I just made this. It is sooooooo delicious. Thanks for your recipes.

[@tashachristy09]

I have loved crack chicken for years but the cleanup has alway been draining after a heavy meal because my pots and pans get hand washed. Im so glad i finally got a pressure cooker. It makes so many meals a lot easier

[@alwaystonya8750]

I would make tortilla pinwheels with the crack chicken

[@happygirl7258]

Tonya Christine That's a great idea!

[@Akhahly]

In what order are the sisters? I have looked and investigated (lol) the "About Us" page on your website, and I have deduced that from oldest to youngest are Camille, you, Elyse.. and the youngest is Kendra. Where do Lauren and Steph go? Not sure why this is "need to know"... but now I can't stop wondering. ha! Maybe we need a Q&A? Is there ever an occasion when you're all together? I feel we need a "meet the sisters" video :) ~by the way, love your videos, thank you for the time you put in for us.

[@patiencechrzan1928]

This woman just gave me a new idea for chicken to eat would not mind to try that it sounds good to eat

[@cookingwithalittlespice]

I’ve been thinking about making this recipe for a while now

[@AKM1LOVE]

Whenever I see ur smile u make have such peace for the day thank u love ur video...ur gorgeous

[@dianelively8582]

This recipe can be jazzed up to unbelievable heights!

[@SixSistersStuff]

That's why I love this recipe!!

[@rockstarrockstargirl]

Just made this in the instant pot and my son loved it!! Thanks 😁

[@xenaco]

I am going to make this tonight it looks so good. Don't have any green onions so I think I'll add some frozen peas as a variation. Love your recipes and videos.

[@SixSistersStuff]

Sounds delicious!

[@Jules8294]

Kids are funny love this!! Thanks for sharing!

[@maggieb4416]

This looks yummy to make, its 52’ in Miami today & this will be a good comfort food for me! Tfs 🍗🍽. Tfs 🙋🏻‍♀️💜

[@SixSistersStuff]

Oh nice! We hit 60 today in Sacramento. It was beautiful!

[@PR-pe9oc]

Oh my I’m so jealous! We’re under a wind chill warning, In Illinois. High of 13, today and a whopping high of -3 tomorrow! Enjoy those temps, ladies!!! 😀

[@bamaunderwritter]

I am going to make this and add tommy toe tomatoes and green chilies

[@Croy4306]

Trying this tomorrow night 😀

[@maggiebaxter610]

Made this Crack Chicken last night for dinner and my hubby agrees...it’s as addictive as crack (like he would know anything about crack....lol). I placed it over egg noodles and it was perfect. 🤗 #kindnessmatters

[@annettejohnson5425]

Made this today for dinner! Soooo tasty! Thank you,,, I will be making it again soon.

[@gregpagans1832]

**QUICK question, please: after watching several times, seems like Chef Kristin uses slight add'l bacon for topping at end... am I seeing correctly? thank you--these videos are great and enjoyable!

[@cindyhings]

I made your Instant Pot Crack Chicken. It was so salty that we couldn't eat it. The only ingredients that contained salt were the bacon and the Hidden Valley dressing package. I didn't add any salt. Is there a difference between the Hidden Valley Ranch dressing and the dip mix?

[@deborahmessee3723]

What can you dub for the ranch dressing and cream cheese

[@karijputnam]

This is sooo good in bell peppers!!

[@michellezerber]

Morning. I have made this but instead of ranch, I used taco seasoning. There are 3 of us here, 2 of us do not like ranch, so I thought this would be a good substitute. It turned out great. I may put in a little bit more taco seasoning next time and some red pepper flakes. We like a bit of a kick.

[@lisa9867]

Really good! I tried this tonight but didn't have he onion. Came out super good. You didn't say if you leave the water or dump it but I left mine. I think the next time I make it I may add some broccoli. Thank you!

[@bettybartlett5381]

Lisa she said in the video to drain the liquid out then shred the chicken.

[@serissaaigen1282]

Can you do this recipe in a preasure cooker I don't have a instant pot.

[@robertleggiero915]

Hi. It looks a little dry to put on the noodles. How about adding a bit of cream to make it more saucy. Also just want to ask if you’ve tried to make the squid. I’d love to see how that comes out in the instant put. May be make is in a white wine sauce? Let me know please. :)

[@SixSistersStuff]

Hey Robert! No I haven't tried squid, but I did find an pressure cooker squid stew for you: thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/basque-squid-stew - Maybe that will help on how long to cook it, etc. :)

[@MrsHoot-zc5xk]

I am going to put the crack chicken inside a 🥐 instead of on top of noodles. Also I am going to use a whole package of 🥓. Wish me luck!!

[@fatmediccooking1927]

Wonderful job. I will have to try that on my channel.

[@leanneschultz8963]

This tastes amazing on King’s Hawaiian Rolld!

[@SixSistersStuff]

It totally does!

[@juliahawk8103]

this and the mongoian beef are two of my families favs

[@renitameares3838]

I look forward to trying this cream cheese chicken recipe. I don’t direct this at you, but I wish people would never name recipes “crack” anything. I worked several years in a substance abuse clinic and now live in a very rural county where addiction, substance abuse and drug related crimes have ravaged both the youth and the elderly. It’s nothing to be taken lightly.

[@heidihanning8144]

I call it ranch chicken in my house! My kids love it!

[@suefox5162]

Thank you for the recipe.

[@SixSistersStuff]

You are so welcome! Have a good night!

[@---bp3ib]

I usually love your instant pot recipes, and also receive Six Sisters Small Family Recipes weekly, but I have tried the Crack Chicken and I just don't get the attraction. To me it lacks flavor and is dry. I don't understand why people like this Chicken recipe so much. Although I didn't like this one, I definitely look forward to your instant pot recipes and small family recipes weekly. Keep up the good work. Thanks Six Sisters!!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Ha Ha Ha! Thanks so much! I had about 25 suggestions for it, so I thought I would give it a try! Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@happygirl7258]

Six Sisters' Stuff I've lost 20 lbs so far doing Keto and I plan to try this recipe on a bed of lettuce. Looks good!

[@DottyGale8]

Tanya Burton I just made this tonight. I’m lost as to the attraction to this recipe. It was completely bland and not something I’d want to make again. Followed this recipe exactly. I’m bewildered why everyone seems to recommend this dish. 😕

[@almmason7]

Maybe add ranch seasoning (homemade not store bought w/out sugar & artificial ingredients), hot sauce, & pecans. Just take a small amount of chicken for additions to test if u like it.

[@cakerins]

Add a teaspoon of hot sauce or cayenne pepper for an extra kick!

[@j0phus]

I just made it and it is good, but you're right that it's lacking in something. I was going to add sun-dried tomatoes next time.

[@sharlenewilliams6152]

I am looking at this recipe again. Can I make this into chicken salad. It looks like it can be made that way. Cream cheese tastes weird to me, but shredded like that is perfect for chicken salad.

[@jparody2025]

I have a small, 3 qt instant pot that I got for Xmas. Would cook times still be the same?

[@andreacollier7445]

We added an entire pack of bacon! It was delicious!

[@SixSistersStuff]

That sounds SO good! I will for sure have to do that next time I make it!

[@robertbrown8416]

I just got released from Prison" with Crack", but I will Try anything" that looks that Good Dear.....

[@brendalancaster1813]

Cannot wait to try this!!!!

[@SixSistersStuff]

Oh yay! You are going to love it!

[@greentree_]

Does the time of cooking vary depending on how many chicken breasts I use? In the instant pot booklet it says 6~8 min per pound. Do you follow this?

[@KT-rk6fn]

Wait I'm confused why is that on pasta?? It looks more like a dip?

[@janicecrawley6278]

Ya'll need to leave her alone about the crack comment. Many of us are/ or have alcoholics in our families. You don't see us getting all sensitive about adding white wine to recipes! Wtf.

[@janetsorianoakaorchidluv8811]

Looks so good! Can you make a "Paella"? or some sort of seafood dish? tfs! : )

[@maryorgas2791]

This recipe looks easy and delicious!!! 🙂

[@SixSistersStuff]

Thanks so much!

[@20mizmac07]

Question: When you make crack chicken, do you discard the water before you add the shredded chicken back into the pot with the other ingredients?

[@Bishopcolle]

Cynthia McTyre she said to do so in the video

[@leanneschultz8963]

How many calories are in this and how much is a serving size???

[@richardfranklin2844]

No seasoning other than ranch dressing mix?

[@hischyoudontneedtoknow2896]

Love to know how the bean chili button burns my chili but slow cooker doesn't. It goes on my daily 5 egg real bacon and cheddar omelet with Greek yogurt on top

[@masterchiefmasterchieflopez]

Please more keto recipes.

[@mach51]

More Keto please!

[@pdelmercado]

I made this, but mine turned out kind of dry. It tasted good, but pretty much like chicken salad.

[@jazzyj2243]

I only drained out half the liquid and it was perfect.

[@nikkistevens953]

What would the cook time be of using thawed chicken tenders/tenderloin?

[@lnldzeh]

Hi, I would find it helpful if your recipe would show how many servings and serving size. Perhaps you've done this somewhere else but I'm new to your channel. Thanks.

[@SpoonMe]

No salt in the uncooked chicken?

[@carinsnell3313]

Do you have a blog or Pinterest so that I can upload your recipes without having to come back to the videos? Thanks much!

[@islandgyal507]

What is the crack reference? Just wondering where you're coming from.

[@SixSistersStuff]

I had about 25 people ask for this recipe so I found a few different ones so I could make it in the Instant Pot. I have no idea why it is called that! ha ha!

[@tamis7832]

Trying to figure out cutting this down as mom and I think it should be very good, but I usually have chicken strips, thighs or a few thin sliced breasts frozen in 2/pack. Any help would be appreciated. Please don't tell me to use multiple packs. Mom is a small eater due to health.

[@ATMM514]

I don’t have ranch packet. Could I just use regular ranch dressing

[@kiam_25]

I'm on keto so definitely will be adding this to my dinner next wk. BTW can stove top work as well too? Thanks

[@SixSistersStuff]

You bet! You can definitely make this on the stove top.

[@dgrahamsr]

Graham how to cook chicken in instapot

[@alishajo1]

@sixsisters can you make this as a freezer meal?

[@yvencia1150]

Thanks

[@atragedy6223]

I wonder if this crack chicken is addictive. I hear crack is bad.

[@gwine9087]

15 - 20 minutes for thawed breasts? Your own "cheat sheets" say 10 and I find that they tend to be overcooked.

[@arnoldlira3795]

If it ain't real bacon, it ain't crack chicken

[@Superpsychandie]

Is it possible to cook this without the cream cheese? My husband hates cream cheese

[@fuzzylimefairy]

Try sour cream or yogurt instead

[@juleyrobertson8652]

Sweetie. Kristen didn't invent the name "CRACK CHICKEN". Surely your aware of this. Guess what the great thing here is.......its social media, so if your offended get off her page. I can only imagine if I was your neighbor. Just remove yourself from her page. I think it's pretty unanimous how many people love her and her great recipes.

[@CathyElizondoArt]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rashellgarcia3303]

How long for 6 frozen breast?

[@meganwright2738]

How about a non insta pot video and just a regular recipe the rest of us can use?? 😳 holy smokes

[@traciestorm8335]

I tried it. Nobody in my family of 7 liked it. Definitely a little dry and not dinner worthy.

[@tomekacollins4097]

Your always beautiful. But you are looking amazing. Haven't tuned in in awhile

[@SixSistersStuff]

Welcome back!

[@brandyelliott6363]

How about on top of mashed potatoes?

[@SixSistersStuff]

Oh my YES! That sounds heavenly!

[@lindamoore4847]

How about non Insta Pot recipes for a 2 person household? Don’t have one, don’t want one!

[@Knoxus99]

You could do this recipe by just boiling the chicken on the stove and then adding all the ingredients like the video. With two people, I used 2 chicken breasts and half a package of the ranch dressing and cream cheese. Served half the mixture for dinner on rolls and then used the rest the next day for lunch on top of romaine lettuce with croutons, crispy onions, and a drizzle of salad dressing. Both were yummy, but the salad was probably my favorite.

[@SixSistersStuff]

Hi Linda! So on our website Sixsistersstuff.com we share about 7 new recipes a week that aren't Instant Pot! But because I have gotten so many questions about how to use the Instant Pot, I started posting to the channel just to help those people. The majority of the recipes on here will be Instant Pot, but I will try and put a slow cooker recipe with it too! Hope you have a great night!

[@notsoserious0944]

You pronounce "button" just like my kids. I hope they like this. ;-/

[@SixSistersStuff]

Ha Ha! Growing up in a section of Utah we don't pronounce the T in certain words. Button, Mountain, Fountain :) ha ha.

[@notsoserious0944]

@@SixSistersStuff never fails to make me smile

[@bnm0312]

@@SixSistersStuff Funny. I once worked with a client who was in Denver and she pronounced "buh-un" like you do. I finally asked "you're not from Denver are you?" "Nope. Park City, Utah." I really didn't know it was a Utah thing!

[@Joxa514]

i prefere cocaine chicken

[@kathydoubleu6826]

Where's the cheese?

[@coffeetime1]

Everybody loves this but me. lol

[@SixSistersStuff]

ha ha ha! I've had a few people who don't like this either. You are not alone!

[@pierrebeausoleil5885]

ALLO CRISTINE FROM CANADA you are the best looking women on the net xx

[@mrschief1400]

Seems very dry

[@frankiereed4989]

I found it to be quite bland...other crack chicken recipes call for italian seasoning & tabasco

[@SixSistersStuff]

Interesting!

[@rgarza0810]

I have a question. Why is it called Crack Chicken? Is it because its addicting lol jk I'm just laughing at shawn. But really why???

[@SixSistersStuff]

To be honest... I have no idea! I just had so many suggestions that I made it! ha ha

[@GerardRaneriDogTrainingMobile]

This is not crack chicken. Turkey bacon oh please. I have clicked on the wrong, gourmet cook channel.