Description
Delicious and creamy Instant Pot creamy ranch chicken with tender shredded chicken, savory ranch seasoning, diced green chiles, cream cheese, and egg noodles cooked to perfection in a rich chicken broth base. This hearty and comforting one-pot meal is perfect for a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, fresh or frozen)
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix (1 oz envelope)
- ½ cup water
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (mild, 1 small can)
- 10¾ ounces cream of chicken soup (condensed, undiluted, 1 small can)
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 8 ounces egg noodles
Instructions
- Cook the chicken. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps in better seasoning adherence.
- Pressure cook the chicken. Add the chicken, ranch seasoning mix, and water into the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Secure the lid, seal the valve, and set the Instant Pot to Manual or High Pressure for 15 minutes. Fresh chicken takes about 10 minutes to come to pressure, while frozen chicken needs approximately 12 to 15 minutes. When the cooking time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Shred the chicken. Transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board or bowl and shred it using two forks to create tender strands perfect for mixing.
- Add remaining ingredients to the Instant Pot. Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with cream cheese (cut into pieces or broken up), diced green chiles, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and egg noodles, ensuring all components are evenly distributed.
- Cook the noodles. Close the Instant Pot lid again, seal the valve, and set it to Manual/High Pressure for 3 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes. If in a rush, follow the manufacturer's instructions for quick release.
- Stir and serve. Carefully open the lid, stir the creamy mixture thoroughly so the noodles are well coated and flavors blended. Adjust seasoning with salt or pepper to taste. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley before serving for added color and freshness.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese with a low-fat version for a lighter dish.
- Ensure chicken breasts are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to enhance aroma and presentation.
- If preferred, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
