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How to Make Instant Pot Bacon-Ranch Chicken Thighs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you love the combination of bacon and ranch flavors? If so, then you're in for a treat with this delicious and easy Instant Pot Bacon-Ranch Chicken Thighs recipe. This dish is bursting with bold, savory flavors that the whole family will love, and the best part is that it can be made in just a matter of minutes using your trusty Instant Pot. Whether you're a seasoned Instant Pot pro or a beginner looking to try out some new recipes, this dish is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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 a 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 the 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

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 632mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 359mg

    Categories

    Chicken recipes
    Instant pot recipes
    Bacon recipes
    Ranch recipes
    Thigh recipes