Bacon Ranch Chicken Bake
Chicken with bacon and lots of cheese, what's not to like? This easy and delicious bacon ranch chicken bake is a great meal-prep dish!
- Contains Dairy
Prepared with
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, divided
- 4 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic clothes, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Small Bowl
Instructions
Step 1
Select SEAR/SAUTE and set to HI. Select START/STOP to begin. Let preheat for 5 minutes.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning mix.
Step 3
Add the bacon to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, for about 6 minutes, or until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
Step 4
Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the chicken and stir, cooking until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add the rice, chicken broth, and remaining ranch mix. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
Step 6
Select PRESSURE and set to HI. Set time to 7 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
Step 7
When complete, quick release the pressure by turning the valve to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when unit has finished releasing pressure.
Step 8
Stir in half and half and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Close Crisping lid.
Step 9
Select BROIL and set time to 8 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. When cooking is complete, serve garnished with fresh parsley.