My recipe for Creamy Crockpot Chicken with Bacon & Cheese was one of the very first recipes I posted when I started this Keto/Low Carb journey several months ago, and it is very popular on Pinterest. It’s been a while since I’ve made it because I’ve been so busy creating new recipes. So, I thought I’d prepare it for lunch today in my Instant Pot. The past couple of weeks I’ve made several recipes in my Instant Pot, and I’m really starting to love it. It does make it so easy to prepare a quick meal in one pot with all the flavor and tenderness of slow cooking all day. I love that it offers so many different functions and allows you to saute or sear in the same pot. I made this for lunch today and it was so yummy! You can find the Crock Pot version of this recipe here.
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- 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (depending on how many people you are serving)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tsp poultry seasoning
- ½ tsp rosemary
- 1/8 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp garlic
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 6 pieces of bacon
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1 cup cheese
- 3 pieces of bacon crumbled
- salt/pepper to taste
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Find the Crock Pot version of this recipe HERE.
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Turn electric pressure cooker to saute and cook 6 pieces of bacon until crispy.
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Remove 1/2 of the bacon.
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Add chicken and next 6 ingredients to Instant Pot.
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Lock lid and set to manual high pressure for 11 minutes.
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Once the cycle is complete, allow a Natural Pressure Release for 6 minutes then quick release. I place a towel over the valve to release the steam when I release the pressure.
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Carefully open Instant Pot after the pin drops.
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Using 2 forks, shred chicken.
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Turn Instant Pot to Saute and add heavy whipping cream and cream cheese.
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Stir well to combine.
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Sprinkle 3/4 tsp Xanthan Gum on top and allow to simmer for a few minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Turn Instant Pot off.
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Sprinkle cheese and bacon on top and allow a few minutes for the cheese to melt.
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Enjoy!
Nutritional Information based on MyFitnessPal app (8 servings) – Calories 302, Fat 24.7, Protein 17.2, Carbs 3.3 -Fiber .8 = Net Carbs 2.5
Check out all of my Keto/Low Carb Recipes in my Keto Recipe Index.
Check out all of my Keto/Low Carb Recipes in my Keto Recipe Index.
Can you make this dish in a crockpot.
Thanks
Charlene
Yes, there is a link on this recipe that takes you to the Crock Pot version.
This looks delicious! Is the garlic fresh or powdered?
You could use either, but I used powdered in this recipe.
Can you use frozen chicken breasts?
You can, but I haven’t personally tested so I can’t say how long and if you should adjust cooking time. 🙂
I used frozen chicken breasts. I set it for 12 minutes and let it do a natural release. Turned out great.
Thanks so much for the feedback!
Can I use this with frozen chicken in the instapot?
You can, but I don’t have a recommendation on cooking time as I haven’t personally tested it frozen.
what if I don’t have the gum ingredient? Is that ok?
It thickens the sauce. Without it the sauce would be thinner but should taste the same.
I’m confused when a recipe uses a quantity vs weight for meat and poultry. Chicken breasts come in so many different weights and when a recipe calls for 4 – 6, I’m not sure if that’s true when the ones I have are nearly a pound a piece. In this case, maybe I should use 4 for 8 people??
I would just use how many you normally do to feed your family.
Do you remove the bacon grease or leave it in there?
I left it in there.
How well does this meal freeze?
I haven’t tried freezing it so I’m not sure.
Is there something I can use as a substitute for the gum?
It is the only thickening agent I have personally used. If you omit the recipe would taste the same but the sauce would be thin.
Would be awesome with potatoes in it too!
With making both ways,in the crockpot & instant pot – which way do u think tastes better/
I think they are equally as good.
Do you have a carb count on this?
Can you tell me exactly how you sautéed the bacon in the instant pot and approximately how long it took for that step, please? I’m not a cook at all and have just purchased the instant pot, so apologies for asking you to detail the steps!
I turned the Instant Pot on saute and dropped the bacon in then I stirred it occasionally while it was cooking. Once it was nicely browned, I removed it from the Instant Pot. I’m not sure how long it took. I would say perhaps 5-6 minutes.
Made this tonight for dinner and it was soooooo good! Had to use a bit of cornstarch to thicken cause I didn’t have the gum 🤷🏼♀️ But it was still AMAZING!!!! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!!
Made this last night as well, all five people at my house loved it, which is saying a lot as they are picky! I added some broccoli that I steamed in the microwave for 3 minutes with a few tablespoons of water at the end as well. Was fantastic, thank you!
Yay! So glad all of you loved it. You are so very welcome.