Looking for an easy, flavorful soup to make in the pressure cooker? This Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup comes together in minutes for a hearty, satisfying dinner any day of the week. Serve with crusty rolls or a side salad.
Chicken, bacon, ranch…I just know I am going to enjoy any recipe with those three ingredients in it. Then you add milk and this is just the best, most creamy soup!
Grab your pressure cooker and let’s make this soup! Chicken breasts, bacon, cream cheese, milk, chicken broth, shredded cheese, dry ranch dressing mix, and frozen or fresh spinach get tossed into the pot and cooked for 20 minutes.
Release the steam while you set the table, and you have a delicious home-cooked meal in no time at all! What a great comfort food to bring your family all together.
Love easy pressure cooker meals? Try this Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup or Pressure Cooker Pizza Pasta!
Crack Chicken Soup Recipe
INGREDIENTS NEEDED:
- ¾ cup, milk
- 1 lb, chicken breasts
- ½ lb, bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1- 1 oz packet, dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup, chopped frozen or fresh spinach (add more or less to taste)
RECIPE TIPS:
- If you prefer crispy bacon for this soup, simply chop up & cook bacon in skillet (or bottom of instant pot) before adding rest of ingredients.
- Short on time? Try using shredded rotisserie chicken. Pre-cooked and delicious!
- Blend in cream cheese well, use whisk if available.
FAQ’s:
Why is it called Crack Chicken?
Similar to the Crack Dip, this recipe combines cream cheese, ranch, cheddar and bacon, plus the addition of chicken.
How to use Instant Pot setting?
If Instant Pot has SOUP/BROTH BUTTON, it is pre-programmed to set the pot to cook at HIGH pressure for 30 minutes.
What to Serve with Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup?
Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
Looking for an easy, flavorful soup to make in the pressure cooker? This Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup comes together in minutes for a hearty, satisfying dinner any day of the week. Serve with crusty rolls or a side salad.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup, milk
- 1 lb, chicken breasts
- ½ lb, bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1- 1 oz packet, dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup, chopped frozen or fresh spinach (add more or less to taste)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to pressure cooker and heat for 20 minutes.
- Allow steam to slow release for 10 minutes.
- Open up pressure cooker and break up chicken and bacon carefully with large spoon.
- Stir up ingredients to blend in cream cheese.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer crispy bacon for this soup, simply chop up & cook bacon in skillet (or bottom of instant pot) before adding rest of ingredients.
- Short on time? Try using shredded rotisserie chicken. Pre-cooked and delicious!
- Blend in cream cheese well, use whisk if available.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 577Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1494mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 47g
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