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Instant Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken

This Instant Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken is a rich, comforting, and easy weeknight dinner with tender chicken in a zesty, creamy ranch sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Comfort Food, Creamy, Easy, Instant Pot, One-Pot, Quick, Ranch
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, fresh or frozen
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix 1 oz envelope
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles mild, 1 small can
  • 10 ounces cream of chicken soup condensed, undiluted, 1 small can
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 8 ounces egg noodles

Instructions

  • If using frozen chicken breasts, no need to thaw! Just place them directly into the Instant Pot. If using fresh, lay the chicken breasts at the bottom in a single layer.
  • Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken. Pour in the water and low sodium chicken broth to create a flavorful base.
  • Tear the cream cheese into chunks and distribute it over the chicken. Add the diced green chiles and the cream of chicken soup. Do not stir; let ingredients sit on top.
  • Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes (20 minutes if using frozen chicken). Ensure pressure release valve is set to sealing.
  • Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of pressure by turning the valve to venting. Be cautious of the steam.
  • Open the lid and shred the chicken with two forks directly in the pot. The chicken should be tender and easy to pull apart.
  • Add the egg noodles directly into the pot with the shredded chicken and creamy sauce. Stir to combine. Lock the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Perform a quick release again.
  • Stir everything well to combine noodles with the creamy ranch sauce. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Serving bowls

Notes

  • Use frozen chicken breasts to save time; just increase cooking time to 20 minutes.
  • Cut cream cheese into small pieces for even melting and creaminess.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat with a splash of broth if needed.
  • Try swapping chicken for turkey or tofu for dietary variations.
  • Use gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles for a lighter, gluten-free option.