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Tender Instant Pot Ranch Chicken Recipe with Creamy Herb Sauce Made Easy

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy herb ranch sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce / 28 grams) or homemade blend (dried parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml), preferably low sodium
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml) (can substitute full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to help seasoning stick (about 2 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ranch seasoning packet with softened cream cheese. Stir until smooth and spreadable (about 3 minutes). Microwave for 10 seconds if cream cheese is too stiff.
  3. Optional: Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add butter and once melted, sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden to lock in flavor.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add minced garlic to the pot. Scrape the bottom to release any browned bits to prevent burn message.
  5. Spread the ranch-cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  6. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  7. Carefully remove chicken and set aside. Switch Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Stir sauce gently to combine and thicken for 3-5 minutes. Add fresh chopped herbs and stir well.
  8. Serve chicken with creamy herb sauce spooned over the top, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

Searing the chicken is optional but recommended for added flavor. Deglaze the pot well after searing to avoid burn errors. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. If sauce is too thin, thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water). Check chicken internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).

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Keywords: Instant Pot chicken, ranch chicken, creamy herb sauce, easy dinner, pressure cooker recipe, weeknight meal, comfort food

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