This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. This Instant Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken is comfort food at its finest and will have your family begging for seconds. Incredibly creamy ranch chicken with noodles all cooked in the Instant pot and ready in less than an hour from start to
finish. An epic one-pot wonder and totally delicious! I don’t even know where or how to start telling you about this creamy ranch
chicken, except to say OMG! I think that out of all my Instant Pot recipes I’ve shared with you so far, this has got to be my favorite recipe! If you love anything ranch, you are going to fall in love with this chicken and noodles recipe because it’s the bomb! It’s seriously creamy, full of ranch flavor, every bite is filled with chicken and noodles and everything ranch. That’s all I’m going to say about it,
because this is one of those dishes you just have to experience for yourself, and you’ll see how right I am. Ingredients You’ll Need
Can I Use Frozen Chicken Breasts?Yes, absolutely. The cooking time is the same, it will just take longer for your Instant Pot to come to pressure than with already thawed chicken. How Long Does It Take To Cook Chicken In The Pressure Cooker?For thawed chicken it really only takes 5 minutes to cook it in your pressure cooker and 10 minutes if it’s frozen. But since I wanted this chicken to be easily shreddable, I cooked it for 15 minutes. What’s The Difference Between The Poultry Setting And High Pressure?It’s really the same thing. The difference is that the default poultry setting is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at HIGH PRESSURE for 15 MINUTES. Natural Release Versus Quick ReleaseThis basically refers to the method of depressurizing the Instant Pot after cooking. For natural release you do nothing. Just let the Instant pot gradually come down in pressure on its own. How To Make Creamy Ranch Chicken In The Slow CookerYou can easily make this recipe in your slow cooker. Simply add all the ingredients to you slow cooker, excluding the egg noodles, stir everything together and cook on LOW for 4 hours. After 4 hours, take out the chicken, then add it back to the slow cooker along with the egg noodles, and continue cooking for 1 more hour on LOW. Stir everything together and serve. How To Serve Creamy Ranch ChickenThis creamy ranch chicken is a meal on its own because it comes complete with noodles. However, you can serve it up with with some greens or salads. Here are a few suggestions: Expert Tips
Instant PotI love using my Instant Pot, and it’s probably one of my most used appliances in my kitchen. I have the 6-quart Instant Pot which is big enough for all the recipes I’ve shared with you. Get This Instant Pot LeftoversThis creamy ranch chicken pasta is just as delicious the next day. Store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag in the fridge for up to 3 – 4 days. FreezingIf you want to freeze your leftovers, let the chicken and noodles cool completely then freeze in an airtight container. Your instant pot creamy ranch chicken will stay fresh for up to 3 months in the freezer, if stored properly. More Epic Ranch Chicken Recipes To Try
My Newsletter Pinterest Facebook Instagram This Instant Pot Creamy Ranch Chicken is comfort food at its finest and will have your family begging for seconds. Incredibly creamy ranch chicken with noodles all cooked in the Instant pot and ready in less than an hour from start to finish. An epic one-pot wonder and totally delicious!
Serving: 1servingCalories: 468kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 43g (86%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 153mg (51%)Sodium: 1098mg (48%)Potassium: 873mg (25%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 392IU (8%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 93mg (9%)Iron: 2mg (11%) Course:Dinner, Main Course, Pasta Cuisine:American Keyword:creamy ranch chicken, instant pot creamy ranch chicken Meet Joanna CismaruI’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts. Reader InteractionsJo Cooks... Flavors from around the worldNo matter what household we have all grown up in, there is something that has brought us all together here and that is a love and appreciation of food. Food that is from cultures and cuisines across the world has always been a staple of the blog. I'm excited to bring you all a taste of each corner of the earth, every last bite seasoned to perfection and served up with love - from my kitchen to yours. How long do you cook frozen chicken for in the Instant Pot?Instructions:. Place a wire rack into instant pot.. Place frozen chicken into instant pot.. Add water.. Season with salt and pepper.. Place the cover on instant pot and turn to sealing.. Cook high pressure for 12 minutes (8 minutes if using thawed chicken).. Do a quick release and use it as is, or shred.. Can you cook chicken from frozen in a pressure cooker?Yes, you can take frozen chicken directly from the freezer and cook it in the pressure cooker! Just add some water, turn it on, and let it cook. Dinner is on the way.
Can I cook frozen chicken in my Instant Pot Air fryer?Yes, you can cook frozen chicken breast in an air fryer as long as you cook them in a single layer, and it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F at the thickest part.
Can you stack frozen chicken in Instant Pot?Yes, you can definitely stack chicken in the Instant Pot. The only thing you'll need to be wary of is to make sure each piece is seasoned well before you stack them on top of one another. Otherwise, you may have unevenly seasoned chicken.
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