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Chicken with Bacon and Cheese Pressure Cooker Recipe

This easy pressure cooker recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in BBQ sauce, melty cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, finished with a fresh green onion kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 412 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3-4 pieces
  • 1 Sweet yellow onion
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ⅓ cup BBQ sauce
  • ½ cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Crumbled bacon
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Slice the sweet yellow onion into rings or strips and spread it evenly in the bottom of your pressure cooker’s pot.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Place chicken breasts on top of the onions in the pot.
  • Spoon BBQ sauce evenly over each chicken breast.
  • Close the lid with sealing ring in place and set cooker to high pressure for 12 minutes.
  • When timer is done, carefully quick release the pressure.
  • Open lid and sprinkle cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon on top.
  • Close lid again briefly to melt the cheese or use sauté function for a minute or two.
  • Top with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Notes

For faster prep, use pre-chopped onions, pre-shredded cheese, and store-bought bacon crumbles. Leftovers store well for 3–4 days in fridge or can be frozen individually for later meals.