Get ready for some fiery fun with this creamy and spicy appetizer that is perfect for your summer BBQs and game-day parties. This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is like a wild-west rodeo of flavors in your mouth. You can team this delicious dip with some corn chips, veggie sticks, or any of your fried, savory appetizers. Enjoy.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and Easy: The Instant Pot makes this delicious dip a breeze to prepare.
- Perfect Party Food: This Buffalo Chicken Dip is a crowd-pleaser that's ideal for game days or gatherings.
- Spicy and Flavorful: The buffalo sauce gives it a kick that's hard to resist.
⭐ Star Ingredients
To make the Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip, here's all you'll need.
- Chicken Breasts: Lean protein that's cooked and shredded, it's the hearty base of the dip.
- Hot Buffalo Sauce + Water: Gives the dip its signature spicy, tangy flavor. The water helps to thin it out for cooking in the Instant Pot.
- Cream Cheese: Adds a creamy, tangy component to the dip, helping to balance the spiciness of the buffalo sauce.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Melts into the dip, adding a rich, cheesy flavor and gooey texture.
- Creamy Ranch Dressing: Provides a tangy, creamy contrast to the hot buffalo sauce, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Crumbled Blue Cheese (Optional): Adds a sharp, tangy flavor that complements the buffalo sauce. It's optional but recommended for blue cheese lovers.
- Chopped Green Onion (Optional): Brings a fresh, mild onion flavor and adds a pop of color to the finished dip. It's an optional garnish, but a nice touch.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
📖 Substitutions & Variations
- I also like to pop the baking dish in the oven for a few minutes after I've finished topping it with the shredded cheese. This really gets the top layer of the dip to have that bubbly cheese texture, which tastes insanely delicious.
- Any kind of hot sauce can work for this recipe- it is all a matter of personal choice. I absolutely love using Frank's Red Hot sauce because it has the perfect balance of heat and tanginess.
- Don't forget to top the buffalo chicken dip with a generous sprinkle of green onions and some of the shredded cheddar cheese.
🔪How to Make the Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Step 1: Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté button. Place frozen chicken breast in the pot, add hot sauce and water, and give it a mix.
- Step 2: Cancel the sauté button. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in the SEALING position).
- Step 3: Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then Quick Release pressure by manually moving the valve from the SEALING to the VENTING position.
- Step 4: Select the CANCEL button and take the lid off carefully. Remove chicken pieces, shred, and set aside.
- Step 5: Select the sauté button, and add cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and ranch dressing. Return the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir to mix well. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
- Step 6: Place your chicken dip into a container. Top it with crumbled blue cheese and chopped or sliced green onions and serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
Ready to give this Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip recipe a shot? Here are some more tips and tricks you need to have handy.
- If your Buffalo chicken dip seems too thick for your liking, and you want to loosen it up, you can add a bit of milk or some chicken broth. This will add a ton of extra flavor
- While you can always use low fat cream cheese for this recipe, I would highly recommend using full fat cream cheese instead, since it lends this buffalo chicken dip a ridiculously creamy texture.
- The blue cheese isn't a must for the recipe, but if you have it at hand, getting some of that over it wouldn't hurt. Top the baking dish with some blue cheese crumbles towards the end for some more deliciousness.
- If you don't have the time to cook chicken breasts, you can also just use rotisserie shredded chicken.
💭 FAQs
Yes, you can use frozen chicken for this recipe. Simply increase the cooking time by 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. Make sure the chicken is cooked through before shredding it.
To tone down the heat, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or opt for a milder version. You can also mix in a bit more cream cheese or sour cream to help balance the spice.
Absolutely! You can prepare the dip a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, simply reheat it in the Instant Pot on the "Keep Warm" setting or in the microwave until it's hot and bubbly.
This dip pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or even slices of baguette. It’s also great with crackers or as a topping for baked potatoes!
When it comes to storing leftovers, this Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip actually makes it super easy. All you need to do is allow it to cool down completely, transfer it to an airtight container or cover the baking dish with cling wrap, and then refrigerate it for 2-3 days.
💖 Serving Suggestions
Here are my favorite sides to serve with Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- Fresh Vegetable Crudite Train : Add a refreshing crunch with carrot sticks, celery, and cucumber slices.
- Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks: A savory side that complements the spicy kick of the dip.
- Homemade Bagel Chips: Bake your own bagel chips for a unique twist on traditional dippers.
- Jalapeño Poppers: Spice things up further with these cheesy and fiery poppers.
- Air Fryer Beet Chips: Include some air fryer beet chips for a colorful and crispy addition that’s sure to delight!
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Equipment
- Mino Ware Japanese Pottery Set
- Rice Bowls
- Instant Pot Duo Nova
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 1 Cup Hot Buffalo Sauce
- ½ Cup Water
- ½ Cup Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- ½ Cup Ranch Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons Crumbled Blue Cheese OPTIONAL
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Green Onion OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Once you have your ingredients ready, here's the step-by-step process you'll need to follow to make this fantastic dip.
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté button.
- Place frozen chicken breast in the pot, add hot sauce and water, and give it a mix.
- Cancel the sauté button. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in the SEALING position).
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release pressure by manually moving the valve from the SEALING to the VENTING position.
- Select the CANCEL button and take the lid off carefully. Remove chicken pieces, shred and set aside.
- Select the sauté button, and add cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and ranch dressing.
- Return the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir to mix well; let the mixture simmer for a few minutes (until the cream cheese melts completely)
- Top it with crumbled blue cheese and chopped or sliced green onions, and serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggie sticks. You can also top this with an extra layer of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing if you want to enjoy extra flavor.
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This dip is my go-to for game days and gatherings—spicy, cheesy, and irresistibly creamy. It's like a flavor explosion in every bite!