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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a quick and easy dip recipe that’s perfect for game day and parties. Takes just minutes to make in the pressure cooker!

cheesy instant pot buffalo chicken dip on bread rounds

You guys, fall is right around the corner, so it’s time to break out the fall Instant Pot recipes and game day recipes! Seriously, it’s my absolute favorite time of year!

If you’ve ever made Buffalo chicken dip in the Crock-Pot, you know what an amazing appetizer that is. But guess what? This Instant Pot Buffalo ranch chicken dip is just as good, if not better, and it’s so much faster than the slow cooker version!

Buffalo chicken dip is one of my all-time favorite game day recipes. It’s spicy, creamy, cheesy and a lot easier to eat than wings. I usually make a bunch of it early in the day and let people munch on during the game.

If you make Buffalo chicken dip in the pressure cooker, there’s no need to plan way ahead. You can whip up this easy Instant Pot appetizer at the last minute and be ready to eat in no time!

How to Make Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip is one of the easiest Instant Pot recipes you can make. You start it the same way you would for Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken. Just add the chicken to the pressure cooker, and top with Buffalo sauce or hot wing sauce, like Franks, butter and a little bit of water.

instant pot buffalo chicken recipe with sauce and butter in pot

Then, it all changes into a delicious hot dip! After the chicken cooks, add some cream cheese and ranch dressing, and shred the mixture with a hand mixer. Super easy!

mix cream cheese with shredded instant pot buffalo chicken dip

You can eat this Instant Pot Buffalo chicken dip just like this. Or, you can take it up a notch and make it super cheesy.

instant pot buffalo chicken dip without cheese

Just transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish, throw some shredded cheese on top, and bake until the cheese is melted.

You’ll want to break out the crusty bread or toasted bread rounds for this cheesy Buffalo chicken dip. Wimpy chips won’t work here!

instant pot buffalo chicken dip with melted cheese on bread rounds

Check out these other hot dip recipes

Recipe for Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

5 from 30 votes

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

By: Dee
Cheesy Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a quick and easy appetizer dip recipe that's perfect for game days and parties. It takes minutes to make in the pressure cooker -- much faster than the Crock-Pot!
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
pressure time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 20

Ingredients  

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 12-ounce bottle hot wing sauce, like Franks
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions 

  • Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot, and pour hot sauce and water over chicken. Do not stir
  • Arrange butter over chicken. Cover with lid, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes
  • Pot will take a few minutes to pressurize, then cook for 10 minutes. Do a quick release OR allow 10 minute natural release, and quick release after that
  • When pin drops, open lid, add cream cheese and ranch dressing, and shred chicken with hand mixer until well blended. Or, remove chicken and shred with forks, then return to pot, and mix in ranch and cream cheese until mixture is well blended and creamy. You can remove some of the cooking liquid for a thicker dip.
  • Pour chicken dip into an oven-safe casserole dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes or until dip is bubbling

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Notes

Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. Dip can be served immediately after shredding or topped with shredded cheese and baked for a thicker, cheesier dip. 
For a thicker dip, remove some of the liquid before shredding chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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82 Comments

  1. Courtney says:

    This was delicious and a big hit! I used a rotisserie chicken and heated the shredded chicken, water, buffalo sauce, and butter in a pot on the stove, brought it to a low simmer for a bit, removed from the heat and added the cream cheese and ranch. The cheese on top is a must. Tried it with tortilla chips, Fritos, celery sticks and carrot sticks. The celery sticks were my favorite! Delicious. Thanks!5 stars

    1. Dee says:

      So glad you liked it! Thanks for sharing your tips!

  2. Aidan says:

    I made this as a snack for the football games today, and absolutely loved it. Everyone else enjoyed it too. I can’t wait to make this recipe again!5 stars

    1. Dee says:

      Thanks so much for the awesome review, Aidan!

  3. Krissy says:

    Because it was a little thin I mixed cooked macaroni noodle into it and it made best Buffalo Mac n cheese

  4. Charlie says:

    This is always a hit and I always use mostly this recipe with some tweaks. I go full instant pot and never bring in the baking fish. I cook the chicken and Buffalo/butter then shred it then throw in all the cheese and cream cheese and just do it all in the Instant Pot. Easier for me that way! Thank you!5 stars

    1. Dee says:

      Thanks for sharing, Charlie! I’m glad you like the recipe!

  5. Emily Stimpson says:

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is so good!5 stars

  6. Kat says:

    It was very good! Cut back on siracchia and my husband liked it better!5 stars

    1. Jom6 says:

      There is no sriracha in this recipe?

  7. Lisa says:

    Omg, so delicious. It’s my favorite food. Thank you for sharing. Will make again and again. Thank you!5 stars

  8. Barbara says:

    I found it to be runny first time I made it, so instead of cheese on top, I mixed it in before baking. Problem solved. Yummy dip!

    1. Dee says:

      Glad you liked it, Barbara! We do recommend mixing in cheese and draining extra liquid for a thicker dip. 🙂

  9. Lori says:

    It look great. I did try it! Thank you much for sharing!5 stars

    1. Dee says:

      I’m glad you liked the dip, Lori. Thanks so much!

  10. Susan Dubose says:

    This dip was a hit at our last party and recommend it to others.5 stars