Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
This Keto Pressure Cooker Crack Chicken is a flavor bomb of creamy, cheesy, and savory goodness with crispy bacon in every bite. With only 5g net carbs per serving and a whopping 41g of protein, it’s perfect for your low-carb meal prep rotation or a comforting weeknight dinner.
The pressure cooker makes this dish incredibly fast and easy, turning chicken thighs into fall-apart tender meat infused with cream cheese, cheddar, herbs, and spices. Top it with crispy bacon and scallions, and you’ve got a high-fat, high-protein keto dish that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 slices bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- 1 scallion, sliced
- 1½ tsp garlic and onion powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tbsp dried chives
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Turn on your pressure cooker and set it to “Sauté” mode.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add chicken thighs, cream cheese, apple cider vinegar, garlic and onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried dill, chives, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Seal the lid and set to “Manual” high pressure for 15 minutes. Once done, perform a quick release.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pot. Stir in the shredded cheddar until melted.
- Top with crispy bacon and sliced scallions before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 437
- Fats: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Proteins: 41 g
Why It's Called “Crack” Chicken
This recipe gets its name because it’s *addictively* good. Creamy, cheesy, smoky from bacon, and loaded with herbs and spices—this is the kind of dish people keep coming back to. You can serve it over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or even enjoy it straight from a bowl!
Tips & Variations
- No Pressure Cooker? Use a slow cooker on low for 6 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Add Veggies: Mix in chopped spinach or kale before serving for extra nutrition.
- Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference.