Instant Pot Bacon-Ranch Chicken Thighs

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

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

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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 (per serving)

359 Calories
27g Fat
4g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 359mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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