Instant Pot® Ranch Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Name: Instant Pot® Ranch Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 3 pounds fresh chicken breasts, boneless skinless; 2 packets (1 oz. each) ranch dressing mix; 1⁄2 cup butter; 1⁄2 cup water; 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into pieces; 1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped; 12 burger buns, split and toasted if desired; 1 cup celery, thinly sliced; Hot sauce or sriracha, if desired

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Keep partygoers happy with this quick-cooking recipe for tender pulled chicken!

Serves: 12Prep: 15 minutesCook: 45 minutesTotal: 1 hourDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 12

Ingredients

3 pounds fresh chicken breasts, boneless skinless
2 packets (1 oz. each) ranch dressing mix
1⁄2 cup butter
1⁄2 cup water
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, cut into pieces
1⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
12 burger buns, split and toasted if desired
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
Hot sauce or sriracha, if desired

Directions

Step 1
Place chicken in Instant Pot® insert, top with seasonings, butter and water. Twist lid to seal.
Step 2
Select MANUAL function and set timer to 10 minutes. Allow to naturally depressurize for 5 minutes then carefully use quick release.
Step 3
Shred chicken and toss with cooking liquid; add cream cheese and green onion. Stir to melt and combine.
Step 4
Allow pot to stay in KEEP WARM function.
Step 5
To assemble sandwiches, top buns with chicken, celery and hot sauce if desired.
Step 6
Refrigerate leftovers.