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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Published: Jan 13, 2021 · Modified: Jul 12, 2023 by Kristina Tipps · This post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission.

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of flavor and warmth, perfect for chilly fall and winter game days. This easy, creamy dip is best when served with salty tortilla chips, toasted crusty bread, crackers, and crispy vegetables!

Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip topped with scallions in a white bowl surrounded by celery, carrots, and crackers

If you've ever made buffalo chicken dip or had it at a party, you know what an amazing crowd-pleasing dip it is. It's a favorite for game days— and has come to be expected at Super Bowl parties.

This warm dip can be made in the slow cooker, on the stove, or in the Instant Pot as we're making here today. Buffalo dip can even be made vegetarian in the form of buffalo cauliflower dip (no one will be able to tell— seriously!).

Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip is made with sour cream, mozzarella cheese, and cream cheese. It's creamy, cheesy, and spicy. Because it uses jarred buffalo wing sauce, you control the heat and spice.

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Ingredients

buffalo sauce, mozzarella, sour cream, cream cheese, and chicken breasts on a white background
  • Chicken breasts: you can use tenders too, but make sure to always use boneless and skinless chicken.
  • Buffalo sauce: use your favorite brand of mild, medium, or spicy buffalo sauce so that you can control how spicy this recipe is.
  • Cream cheese
  • Sour cream: substitute with creamy ranch dressing or plain Greek yogurt.
  • Mozzarella cheese: use the bags of shredded cheese to make it really easy!
  • Ranch seasoning: this usually comes in a packet and you can find it near the dressing and soup mixes.

Step-By-Step Directions

Follow these 3 simple steps to make buffalo chicken dip in the Instant Pot. At the end, you can top it with extra cheese and let it melt into the warm dip or use your air fryer lid or broiler to melt the cheese topping into a golden brown top. Yum!

STEP 1: Add ½ cup water, the chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Do not stir. Close and seal the lid. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.

chicken breasts and buffalo sauce in the instant pot

STEP 2: Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid and carefully transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Shred chicken using a fork and put back into the pressure cooker.

shredded chicken, mozzarella, cream cheese, and spices in the Instant Pot

STEP 3: Add the cream cheese, sour cream and mozzarella cheese to the pot and stir until the cheeses are melted and the everything is evenly combined.

creamy buffalo chicken in the Instant Pot

STEP 4:

Option 1- Transfer dip to a bowl and serve immediately. Top with chives, scallions, extra mozzarella cheese or blue cheese crumbles if desired. Serve with your choice of dippers: celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell peppers, crackers, crusty bread or tortilla chips.

Option 2- Transfer dip to a oven-safe dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup blue cheese crumbles, and chives or scallions. Put back into the Instant Pot and use the air fryer lid to air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F, or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Alternatively, put in the broiler for the same time at the same temperature.

Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip topped with scallions in a white bowl surrounded by celery, carrots, and crackers

Recipe Tips

Making Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip is incredibly easy as it is, but there are a few tips that may help if this is your first time.

  • Use your favorite brand of buffalo sauce, as the dip will taste strongly of that flavor.
  • You control the heat of the dip. For a more mild dip, choose a mild buffalo sauce. For an extra hot dip, go with a hot or extra hot dip. Like it somewhere in the middle? There are lots of medium heat buffalo sauces, too.
Can I use frozen chicken breasts instead?

Yes, you can use frozen chicken breasts instead of thawed chicken breasts. Adjust the pressure cooking time to 20 minutes for frozen breasts.

How can I make my buffalo chicken less spicy?

If you're buffalo chicken ends up being too spicy, you can tame the heat by adding a spoonful or two of plain yogurt. If this doesn't lessen the spice enough, add more sour cream ¼ cup at a time or sprinkle it with sugar, ½ teaspoon at a time.

What can I do with leftover buffalo chicken dip?

If you end up with lots of leftover dip use it to make sandwiches, use it as a topping on pizza, or make buffalo chicken pizza poppers. It can also be used to make buffalo chicken flatbreads or paninis. Leftover buffalo chicken dip can also be frozen until ready to eat again.

a spoon dipping into buffalo chicken dip

Storing

Buffalo chicken dip can be kept for a week in the fridge. It is freezer-friendly and will last for around 6 months. However, the texture may change slightly due to the cream cheese.

Enjoy!

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Recipe

Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip topped with scallions in a white bowl surrounded by celery, carrots, and crackers

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Kristina Tipps
Make Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip for game days, Super Bowl, and parties. It's ready in 30 minutes and is made with cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and ranch seasoning. It's full of fantastic spicy flavor!
4.86 from 67 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 138 kcal

Equipment

  • pressure cooker
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce mild, medium, or hot
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Add ½ cup water, chicken breasts, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper to the Instant Pot. Do not stir. Close and seal the lid. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
  • Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure. Remove the lid and carefully transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Shred chicken using a fork and put back into the pressure cooker.
  • Add the cream cheese, sour cream and mozzarella cheese to the pot and stir until cheeses are melted and chicken and sauce is evenly combined.
  • Option 1: Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Top with chives, scallions, or blue cheese crumbles if desired and your choice of dippers: celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell peppers, crackers, crusty bread or tortilla chips.
  • Option 2: Transfer dip to a oven-safe dish. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup blue cheese crumbles, and chives or scallions. Put back into the Instant Pot and use the air fryer lid to air fry for 5 minutes at 400°F, or until cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Alternatively, put in the broiler at the same time and temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 898mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 1mg
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  1. serena

    September 29, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    So perfect for football season snacking. Looking forward to my turn to bring the dips.

    Reply
  2. Ramona

    September 29, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    This dip is such a crowd pleaser! Made for a little gathering and everyone loved it. Thanks for sharing. I’m saving the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Serena

    September 29, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    5 stars
    So perfect for football season snacking!

    Reply
  4. Luke Ratford

    September 29, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic dip recipe, we had this for the midweek game and the family loved it 🙂
    We had this dip with nachos and it was awesome!!

    Reply
  5. Jere Cassidy

    September 29, 2021 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Having a party this month and I am serving this dip. It's always fun and delicious to serve something a little different.

    Reply

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