When I came across this Crack Chicken recipe, knew I had to go for it. And I can give you two wonderful reasons why you might make this again and again. I shall keep on sharing such Instant pot winner recipes. Tasty & Versatile – Not only did this turn out to be so delicious, but it is also super versatile too. I guess this goes into both as a finger-food category as well the main course dish too. This worked great for both. Ranch seasoning gives it flavor and you can add a bit of sriracha for a little heat (works great for sandwich and burgers) Keto – Though I do not follow keto, there are many times I want to have a more balanced protein, fat & fiber meal. So I keep an eye out for such recipes. This one turned out to be a great find. That this can be done in an instant pot just made it more compelling. If a dish can be done equally well in an instant pot, I am all for it. Just love the convenience of it.
What is Crack Chicken?
Crack Chicken sounds like an unusual name and I don’t have any idea how it got its name. Delicious chicken bites are just referred to as crack chicken. In some states like Michigan, delicious chicken wings done in secret spices are referred to as crack chicken. This instant pot crack chicken recipe is a keeper. Six ingredients and 15 minutes are what you need to make this Instant Pot crack chicken. It is creamy, cheesy, and with crispy bacon in every bite(yum..). You can have this in so many ways. Pile it onto a sandwich, serve it over pasta, or make a wrap, this makes an awesome meal.
Crack chicken is Keto-friendly
And did I tell you these are absolutely gluten-free, low carb, and can be made keto-friendly? This keto crack chicken recipe has nothing fried in it. Chicken and bacon have loads of protein which is your principal component of the keto diet. The carbs are very limited to what the chicken and cheese have. Cream cheese and cheddar provide healthy fat in this recipe. All you need is some greens to go with this.
Ingredients
Chicken – Prefer chicken breasts which is tender and easy to shred and cook.Ranch Seasoning – Double the quantity in the recipe card if you like the flavour to pop.Cream Cheese – Can be substituted with sour cream and milk.Cheddar CheeseBaconChicken Stock / WaterGarlic ( Optional) – Have used minced garlic. You may use garlic powder but reduce the quantity.Sriracha ( Optional but I would recommend for that extra kick)Green Onions for serving. Jalepano
Most of the recipes call for the first 6 ingredients. I have tried the recipe with/without garlic and sriracha. But adding garlic adds a lot of flavors. For little extra heat, I love to add Sriracha but you can skip it.
How to make?
Cooking Chicken in an Instant pot is so convenient. It takes less than 15 minutes (including the time to come to full pressure) to bring the meal to the table. The chicken turns out juicy and tender every single time. Making crack Chicken in an Instant pot is really easy. Starting from cooking bacon and till the end, everything can be done in the Instant Pot itself. You could cook bacon separately on the stovetop. But when cooked in the IP itself, all those brown bits at the bottom will add lots of flavors. I prefer doing it this way and have found those caramelized bits on the bottom imparting some deliciousness to the stock. Most of the recipes call for adding cream cheese and cheese along with the chicken to cook. But cooking cream cheese and cheddar for so long kills the subtle flavors and gives a wired taste. So first cook chicken, along with seasoning. Then to the end add cream cheese and cheese.
What to serve with Keto crack chicken
Such creamy and juicy shredded chicken allows you to get creative. Since it acts as a great filler for a bun, sandwich, or wrap, you can just layer this on a bun and add some toppings. Having it with just Garlic bread or other bread also makes this a great combo. This also is a hit on a plate of white rice. Tastes like a million bucks. Substitute with brown rice if you are nutrient conscious. What about noodles or pasta? I suppose that will be good too. I haven’t tried it out yet. Let me know if you make it. If you are into Keto, just serve this crack chicken with some greens and you have your perfect combination of protein, fat, and minimal carbohydrates.
How to Store / Freeze
Store it in an air-tight container or zip-lock bag and you can freeze it for up to 3 months. In the refrigerator, you can store it for 4 days. When you need to serve it –
From the freezer – bring it down to the refrigerator and keep it overnight. Then follow the instruction for the ‘Refrigerator’ method.Refrigerator – Thaw it outside up to 2 hours. You can heat it in the microwave or over the stove. You can add little stock if it seems dry before heating.
Other Instant Pot recipes you might like
If you are in the mood for some juicy and saucy hot and sweet chicken, then try out my Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. It goes very well on a plate of rice. Another delicious meal option is Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken and Potatoes recipe. It works out a wholesome meal by itself.
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