Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: 10

This Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate party appetizer! Made with tender chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and plenty of melty cheese, it’s creamy, spicy, and ready in 30 minutes.

Equipment

Instant pot

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt , to taste
1 cup water , or chicken broth
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese , cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup buffalo wing sauce , more or less to spice preference
⅔ cup ranch dressing , could also substitute bleu cheese dressing
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For serving: Tortilla chips, Crackers, Celery, and Carrot sticks

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in an even layer in the bottom of an Instant Pot. Sprinkle with salt and cover with 1 cup water. Secure the lid. Set valve to "seal".
Set the Instant Pot to the "meat/stew" function to cook for 15 minutes. When the timer is done, quick-release the pressure. Once pressure is completely released, carefully open the lid. Drain the chicken, discarding the liquid, and transfer it to a cutting board to shred using 2 forks. Set aside.
Set the Instant Pot to the "sauté" function. Add cubed cream cheese, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, 2/3 cup ranch dressing, and 1 1/2 cups cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the shredded chicken and stir until well-coated.
Set the Instant Pot to the "keep warm" function. Serve hot with tortilla chips and/ or vegetables.

Notes

Take it up a notch: Place mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over top. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Garnish with green onions and blue cheese crumbles.

Buffalo chicken taquitos: Leftovers? Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place 2 Tablespoons of the mixture into a 6-inch tortilla and then roll up. Bake at 375ºF for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serving: This dip is so good served with a variety of vegetables, chips, or crackers. Choose your favorites and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g, Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 814mg, Potassium: 251mg, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 742IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.