Description
Instant Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy ranch sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. This easy-to-make meal is cooked under pressure, locking in flavors and moisture for a satisfying experience. Serve it over rice or pasta for an irresistible dinner that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to saut? mode; add oil and sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and saut? for about one minute.
- Add the chicken broth and ranch dressing; whisk until combined.
- Mix in the softened cream cheese until melted.
- Close the lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes; allow natural release for 5 minutes before opening.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and serve with additional ranch sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg