Ranch Chicken

Does it get any more family-friendly, weeknight-ready than Ranch Chicken? Prepared in the Instant Pot with McCormick Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Seasoning Mix and a few simple ingredients, this cheesy, savory meal is on the table in just 30 minutes.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20 min | Yield: 6 servings

Instructions are given for both the Instant Pot® and slow cooker.

Equipment

• Instant Pot®

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (8 ounce) container whipped cream cheese
• 1 package McCormick® Instant Pot® Ranch Chicken Seasoning Mix
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

Instant Pot

1. Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray. Place water and chicken in pot. Dollop cream cheese evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning Mix over top. Close lid. Set Valve to Seal.
2. Set to cook 20 minutes on MEAT/STEW function or until chicken is cooked through. When done, quick-release the pressure. Open the lid once pressure inside the pot is completely released. (Check manufacturer’s manual for safe operating directions.)
3. Remove chicken to large bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Whisk sauce mixture in pot until smooth. Return chicken to pot. Stir in cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions to serve.
4. Serve over cooked pasta or rice, or use as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Slow Cooker

1. Place water and chicken in slow cooker. Dollop cream cheese evenly over chicken. Sprinkle Seasoning Mix over top. Cover.
2. Cook for 6 hours on LOW or for 3 hours on HIGH.
3. Remove chicken to large bowl. Shred using 2 forks. Whisk sauce mixture until smooth. Return chicken to slow cooker; stir in cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and green onions to serve.
4. Serve over cooked pasta or rice, or use as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition

Per serving: 346 calories

Attribution

Recipe used with permission from: McCormick