Instant Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot BBQ Ranch Chicken

The combination of a BBQ + Ranch makes for a delicious and simple flavorful chicken! Set it and forget it with this super easy dinner that requires less than 5 minutes of prep time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: dairy-free option, gluten-free

Servings:

Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast or chicken thighs
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1.5 cups BBQ Sauce divided
2/3 cup Beer* (or chicken broth)
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro for serving
1/3 cup diced red onion for serving
2 cups chopped fresh cabbage for serving

Instructions

In the Instant Pot, combine chicken, paprika, chipotle chili powder, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, and beer. Give it a stir and secure the lid.
Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes, use a quick release. Once steam is completely released, remove chicken from the pot and shred with a fork. Place chicken back into the pot. If the sauce is really thin, add in 1 tbsp arrowroot starch.
In a bowl, stir together remaining 1 cup BBQ sauce and the ranch dressing. Pour on top of the chicken and stir.
Serve hot in a bowl of greens with toppings: cilantro, onion, cabbage. Or serve in bun as a sandwich with toppings.

Notes

*I use a lager beer for this recipe. A darker beer will provide a bit more flavor. You can also use chicken broth in it's place.

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