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.

Instant pot buffalo chicken dip in a dish.

Make Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip

  • Quick and Easy: The Instant Pot makes this delicious dip a breeze to prepare.
  • Perfect Party Food: It’s 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.

Recipe 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.
Ingredients to make buffalo chicken dip.

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 shredded cheddar cheese.

How to Make the Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Once you have your ingredients ready, here’s the step-by-step process you’ll need to follow to make this fantastic dip.

Chicken breasts in hot buffalo sauce in instant pot.

Step One: 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.

Chicken and buffalo sauce in instant pot.

Step Two: Cancel the sauté button. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in the SEALING position).

Cooked chicken breast on a plate.

Step Three: 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 Four: Select the CANCEL button and take the lid off carefully. Remove chicken pieces, shred, and set aside.

buffalo sauce and shredded chicken in the instant pot.

Step Five: 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

Buffalo dip mixture in the instant pot.

Step Six: 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.

Buffalo chicken dip in a dish.

Expert Tips For Nailing Buffalo Dip

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.

How To Store Chicken Dip

  • Store: 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.
  • Reheat: Reheating this Buffalo Ranch chicken dip is actually super easy. All you need to do is pop the refrigerated dip in the microwave and heat it for 2 minutes, stirring it at every 30-second mark.
Buffalo chicken dip in a dish.

What To Serve With Buffalo Chicken Dip?

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Instant pot buffalo chicken dip in a dish.

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4 Servings

Equipment

  • Mino Ware Japanese Pottery Set
  • Rice Bowls
  • Instant Pot Duo Nova

Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Cup Hot Buffalo Sauce
  • 1/2 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 2557mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 1mg

Notes

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.

More Buffalo Chicken Recipes

Enjoyed trying this Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip recipe? Inspired to try out some more such delicious recipes? Here are a few good ones you might want to check out.

Serving buffalo chicken dip with a spoon.

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