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    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 20, 2019 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad made with pressure cooker chicken breasts is cool, crunchy, creamy and slightly spicy. Perfect for sandwiches and wraps!

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    Instant Pot buffalo chicken salad over arugula on a white plate

    Whether you're looking for new Instant Pot recipes or craving a new twist on traditional chicken salad, this kicked-up spicy Buffalo chicken salad is for you! Loaded with carrots and celery in a creamy ranch dressing, it's like your favorite game day appetizer in salad form.

    Chicken salad is one of our favorite easy dinners, especially in the summer. I usually make Lemon Chicken Salad with Apples, using baked chicken breasts or Instant Pot chicken breasts. But, I was seriously craving some Buffalo Chicken, so I made Buffalo chicken salad, instead.

    You don't need a pressure cooker for this recipe, but pressure cooking the chicken in hot sauce really helps to infuse it with flavor. Besides, I love trying out new Instant Pot chicken breast recipes!

    How to Make Buffalo Chicken Salad in the Pressure Cooker

    Start out by pressure cooking the chicken breasts in hot sauce with a little butter and water. The water helps to thin out the hot sauce a little to avoid getting the burn notice.

    chicken breasts with buffalo sauce and butter in electric pressure cooker

    After pressure cooking, chop the chicken up into bite-sized pieces. Then, add it to a mixing bowl, and throw in some chopped celery and matchstick carrots.

    buffalo chicken breasts with carrots and celery in mixing bowl

    I like to add some of the cooking liquid, which is basically cooked Buffalo sauce, back to the chicken. Then, stir in some ranch dressing to make it cool and creamy.

    Your mileage may vary with the dressing. I usually add around a cup, but you can add more or less to reach the desired consistency.

    mix ranch dressing with buffalo chicken, carrots and celery in bowl

    You can also add more hot sauce directly from the bottle if you want spicier chicken salad. This recipe is super easy to customize!

    plate of instant pot buffalo chicken salad over arugula with ranch

    You can serve the chicken salad over lettuce or make lettuce wraps or chicken salad wraps. It's good on slider buns, too!

    Don't forget to pin the recipe!

    pinnable image for pressure cooker buffalo chicken salad on plate

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    Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

    Instant Pot buffalo chicken salad over arugula on a white plate

    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad made with pressure cooker chicken breasts is cool, crunchy, creamy and slightly spicy. Perfect for sandwiches and wraps!

    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    pressure time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 204 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    For the Buffalo Chicken

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 cup Buffalo sauce or hot chili sauce
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons water

    For the Chicken Salad

    • ½ cup cooking liquid
    • 1 cup chopped celery 2 or 3 stalks
    • 1 cup matchstick carrots roughly chopped
    • 1 cup ranch dressing
    • additional hot sauce to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Place the chicken breasts into the inner Instant Pot, and add the Buffalo Sauce, butter and water. Do not stir
    • Place the lid on the pressure cooker, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure then will begin counting down and cook
    • When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then quickly release remaining pressure
    • When pin drops, carefully open lid, and remove chicken to a large platter
    • Slice chicken into large cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl, along with about ½ cup of the Buffalo sauce cooking liquid
    • Add chopped celery and carrots, and mix in the ranch dressing until well combined
    • Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can add more ranch or extra Buffalo sauce before serving

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 794mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1940IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg
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    I hope you enjoy this easy chicken salad recipe as much as we do!

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    1. Cathy says

      June 24, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      I'm always up for a fun twist on chicken salad! This looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      June 23, 2019 at 4:40 am

      This couldn't look any more perfect!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:13 am

        Thanks so much, Erin. We're having it again today!

    3. Shannon Graham says

      June 21, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Oh gosh, this sounds so good. I would LOVE to give this a try.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:12 am

        You have to try it! Thanks, Shannon. 🙂

    4. Beth Pierce says

      June 21, 2019 at 8:53 am

      I know what I will be having for lunch today! This looks amazingly delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:11 am

        Thank you, Beth! Hope you like it!

    5. Krista says

      June 21, 2019 at 7:23 am

      I love chicken salad! And I love the buffalo spin in this recipe! Awesome!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:11 am

        Thanks, Krista. It's a nice change from the usual chicken salad. 🙂

    6. James says

      June 21, 2019 at 6:40 am

      Saw this posted yesterday, had to make it. Simple ingredients and everyone loved it.5 stars

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      • Dee says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:10 am

        So glad you all liked it, James! Thanks!

    7. Catalina says

      June 21, 2019 at 3:13 am

      What a brilliant idea for a summer salad! A must try recipe!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        June 24, 2019 at 11:09 am

        Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to try it.

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