INSTANT POT® BACON-RANCH CHICKEN THIGHS

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An easy one-pot keto dinner with chicken thighs and a creamy ranch cheese sauce with bacon and spinach. Serve over cauliflower rice or mash, topped with Cheddar cheese and additional bacon if desired.

Provided by My Hot Southern Mess

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon once pot is hot and cook to desired crispiness, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel lined plate. Add chicken thighs to pot and season with salt and pepper. Cook in bacon grease until each side is browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pot and set aside.
  • Pour in chicken broth and deglaze pot, scraping up all the browned bits. Stir in cream cheese and dry ranch dressing mix; cook until cream cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Cancel Saute mode.
  • Return bacon to pot and stir to combine. Add chicken thighs and turn until they are covered with cream cheese sauce. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • Select Saute function. Add drained spinach to pot and cook until warmed. Return chicken and turn until well covered with sauce and cook for 1 minute until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 112.5 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 632.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Alexaimilios Tsiakuris
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bacon ranch sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Bipendra Nepali
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The chicken was a little dry, but the bacon ranch sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Khloe Morrow
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Edgar Allan Dro
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the bacon ranch sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebecca Johnson (LadyPeggy)
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs.


Hector Smith
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I would give this recipe a 5-star rating! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon ranch sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Farrukh Siddique
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This recipe was a hit with my kids! They loved the chicken and the bacon ranch sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Faizan Momand
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The chicken was a little overcooked, but the bacon ranch sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Justice Junior
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This recipe was easy to make and the chicken was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Emad Elsobkey
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the bacon ranch sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


AK
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This recipe was a little too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less bacon or bacon bits.


Laxman KC
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The bacon ranch sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Torres
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The chicken was a little dry, but the bacon ranch sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Ameka Rocho
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


Yasir Nasrullah
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the bacon ranch sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Nawaz
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the bacon ranch sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.