Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Instant Pot

This buffalo chicken dip is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with the bold flavor of Frank's RedHot Sauce and ranch. Made in the Instant Pot with shredded chicken, it's an easy, gluten-free appetizer that's ready in minutes. You'll love how simple it is to serve for game day, holidays, or anytime you need a quick snack. Pin it now so you'll always have this go-to dip ready for every occasion!

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I love Buffalo Chicken Dip, and I have shared two different recipes for it over the years. My favorite, and the favorite of my entire family, is this Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip that we make mild so that our kids can partake.

For that recipe, we use canned chicken because it cuts down on the prep time.

But that was before we got an Instant Pot!

The Instant Pot makes buffalo chicken dip really quick and easy without using a can of chicken. All you have to do is put the chicken breast into the pressure cooker with the sauce, turn it on, and enjoy chicken fresh or frozen in just a few minutes. Shred, toss in the cheeses, and you're done.

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Why is this the best Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Instant Pot recipe

It's a simple recipe. This recipe uses only 5 ingredients, and you probably already have them all in your pantry.

It's very easy. All you have to do is mix the ranch and Frank's RedHot Sauce with the chicken. Let the Instant Pot do the work, then shred the chicken, and mix in the rest of the ingredients.

It tastes amazing! The combination of the juicy chicken cooked in the Instant Pot with creamy Ranch and spicy hot sauce and tangy shredded cheddar is out of this world good.

Kids love it! This buffalo chicken dip is always a hit with my kids. If you tailor it to their preferred hot sauce level, I bet your kids will devour it, too.

What you'll need to make easy buffalo chicken dip

Equipment

• Instant Pot - Any electronic pressure cooker will be fine.
• Chicken shredder - You can shred the chicken with two forks, but it is so much easier to use a shredder. I use mine at least three times a week.

Ingredients

See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.

• Low-fat cream cheese - You can use full-fat if you want to, but there is no appreciable difference in this recipe between that and the healthier neufchâtel version.
• Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce - My recipe below suggests ⅓ cup of buffalo sauce, but you can use more or less to taste. I prefer Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, but I've also used Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce. They're both good.
• Ranch dressing - I generally suggest making your own ranch because it tastes out of this world, but in this recipe, you can get away with using bottled ranch if you want to.
• Boneless skinless chicken breast - The recipe calls for 1 pound, but you can use as much as 20 ounces and have great results.
• Shredded cheddar cheese - I typically use pre-shredded cheddar cheese from the grocery store, but you can shred your own with a grater if you want.
• Tortilla chips or crackers - To serve. You could also use veggies or baguette slices or crostini.

How to make easy Frank's buffalo chicken dip in the Instant Pot

The Instant Pot instructions are completely different from the microwave, oven, and slow cooker instructions, which you can find here.

1. Place 16-20 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the Instant Pot. Mix Frank's Red Hot buffalo sauce and ranch, and pour it over the chicken. Close the lid, seal the valve, and cook for 15 minutes on the high or meat setting.
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2. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest.
3. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and shred.
4. Add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar to the pot and stir until the mixture is smooth.
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5. Add the shredded chicken back to the cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
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6. Garnish with parsley, blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions or chives, or a drizzle of ranch dressing or sour cream.
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7. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, crostini, or cut-up vegetables such as celery sticks. Or do like my kids do and just eat it with a spoon.

Substitutions & variations

This is not a sponsored post, but I am brand loyal to this recipe and always use Frank's Red Hot Sauce because I think it has the best flavor. Feel free to use whatever hot sauce you prefer, but do start with less than you think you'll need and add a little bit at a time, tasting often, until you have your desired level of heat.

You can try mixing shredded cheddar with shredded mozzarella cheese. Or replace half of the cheddar with blue cheese crumbles.

Replace the ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing.

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I have kept the ingredients to a minimum, but you could add any of the following to make the good dip taste even better:

• 1-2 tablespoons of garlic powder
• 1-2 tablespoons of onion powder
• 1-2 teaspoons of black pepper

Cheesy Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip is a family favorite at my house. In fact, we eat it on all the major holidays and occasions, for a late night snack, and every time we have to take a dish to a potluck or party. This is our go-to recipe because it has a whole lot of flavor, but it's mild enough that even kids can partake.

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Storing leftovers

After cooling to room temperature, transfer to an airtight container. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove top over low heat, stirring often. Add a splash of milk or a little ranch dressing if it's too thick.

Freezer: portion it into Souper Cubes. Freeze until solid and not sticky, then transfer to a zippered freezer bag or airtight freezer container. Freeze up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove, in the microwave, or in the Instant Pot on the "Keep Warm" setting. Stir in a bit of milk, ranch, or extra hot sauce to revive the texture.

Check out more delicious dip recipes:

• Hot Pepperoni Dip
• Italian Hoagie Dip
• Creamy veggie dip
• Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
• Spicy Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Dip
• Hot Taco Dip
• Hot Swiss Onion Dip

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I was not compensated, and I received nothing free in exchange for posting this recipe and information. I just like the dip.