Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken dip nestled in a serving dish surrounded by tortilla chips.

5 from 1 vote

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip delivers delicious buffalo flavor wrapped in creamy, cheesy comfort, and it's ready in under 20 minutes with just one pot. This easy appetizer blends tender rotisserie shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and a mix of melty cheeses into a rich, scoopable dip that’s perfect for game day, holiday parties, or last-minute entertaining.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 351kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Instant Pot (or electric pressure cooker with sauté function)
Spatula or spoon
Cheese grater

Ingredients

3 to 4 cups rotisserie chicken shredded with skin removed
1 block cream cheese (8 ounces) cubed
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded, reserving up to ¼ cup for topping.

Homemade Buffalo Sauce (about 13 ounces)

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) cut into chunks
1 ¼ cups Crystal hot sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

Add shredded chicken to the Instant Pot first. Top with cubed cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese. Add butter, hot sauce, vinegar, cayenne, white pepper, Worcestershire, and celery salt on top.
Set Instant Pot to Low Sauté or Slow Cook mode. Stir every 2–3 minutes until the cheeses and butter melt, and the sauce blends into a creamy dip (about 7–10 minutes).
Switch to Keep Warm. Stir occasionally while serving to keep the dip smooth.
For plating, top a portion of the buffalo dip with reserved shredded cheese and serve with celery sticks, tortilla chips, or baguette slices.

Video

Notes

Storage Store leftover Instant Pot Buffalo chicken dip for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Freeze This dip is not recommended for freezing due to the cream cheese base.

Reheat: Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot on low.

Substitutions

Chicken: Swap rotisserie with leftover grilled chicken, or use poached chicken breasts for a lighter version.
Cheese: Substitute Monterey Jack for cheddar for a creamier finish, or add blue cheese crumbles for classic buffalo wing flavor.
Hot Sauce: Use Frank’s RedHot or homemade hot sauce if you prefer a different heat profile.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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