Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a huge crowd favorite! Creamy, spicy and cheesy, it’s the perfect dip recipe for your next party!

Our friends are always hosting some fun something at their house and dips are probably what they shine at the most. What is it about a dip that makes you want to dive right in? I mean, it’s hot, cheesy goodness so who am I kidding, who can resist?!!

A chip is being dipped into buffalo chicken dip. There is other chips and carrot sticks in the background.

Buffalo chicken wings are one of Cade’s favorite snacks to munch on and man, I can hardly handle the spiciness! But cool it off a little with ranch, cream cheese, chicken and cheese and I’m officially in.

 

What to Dip with Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Here’s a question though, when you’re serving buffalo chicken dip, what are you serving with it? I mean, I’ve seen bread, chips, celery sticks and even pitas all cut up. So what do you pick?

Now, you can worry about the method of eating said dip later, let’s get to the good stuff. We all love the cheesy spicy goodness of this dip so let’s get started!

A casserole dish filled with buffalo chicken dip. It is covered with melted cheese and sprinkles of parsley on top. There are chips, carrot sticks, and celery sticks next to the dish of dip.

Ingredients Needed for Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Your shopping list is short and sweet for this one, and it’s all low calorie and fat free…JK!! It’s not…not at all! But dang, it’s so good! It’s worth an occasional splurge:

  • Cooked and Shredded Chicken
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • Butter
  • Water
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Cream Cheese
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese 

Small containers of shredded chicken, cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing and butter.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Instant Pot

It’s super quick and easy to make this dip in the Instant Pot. Just 3 simple steps and you’ll be devouring this deliciousness!

  • Add chicken, butter, buffalo sauce and water to the Instant Pot and cook on high for 3 minutes (valve sealed, quick release when finished).
 

An instant pot with shredded chicken and buffalo sauce. Small bowls of ranch dressing and shredded cheese are in the background.

  • Remove lid, stir in ranch dressing, cream cheese and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Put lid on the Instant Pot and stir again.

The pot of an instant pot with shredded chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese and buffalo sauce.

  • Pour dip into a casserole dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Heat the oven to 400 degrees and place the dish in the oven. Allow it to bake until the cheese is melted.

Now you’re ready to dip just about anything into this dip and lose all self control!

A casserole dish filled with buffalo chicken dip. It is covered with melted cheese and fresh parsley leaves are sprinkled on top. There are chips, carrots and celery next to the dip.

What Sides Go With Buffalo Chicken?

Buffalo chicken can be served with potato salad, green salad, potato wedges, corn on the cob, or baked beans.

Now for vessels to get this dip from the casserole dish to your mouth, we like the following:

  • Celery
  • Bell Peppers
  • Crackers
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Toast Points
  • Broccoli (sounds crazy but it’s good)
  • Cucumber Slices
  • Pita Chips
  • Baguette Slices
  • Baby Carrots

A casserole dish of instant pot buffalo chicken dip. There are two chips that have been dipped into the cheesy dip. Chips, carrots, and celery are next to the dip and a red and white checked tea towel is next the the dish.

What Is Buffalo Sauce Made Of?

Buffalo sauce is a hot sauce generally made with hot sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and butter.

Will Buffalo Sauce Give You Heartburn?

If you are prone to heartburn, buffalo sauce certainly has the potential to increase heartburn.

A chip that has been dipped in buffalo chicken dip. There is shredded chicken and melted cheese on the chip. More chips are in the background.

How Long Will Buffalo Chicken Dip Keep?

Buffalo chicken dip will keep for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

Does Buffalo Chicken Dip Need To Be Refrigerated?

Buffalo chicken dip should not sit out at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Buffalo chicken dip should be stored in the refrigerator.

A casserole dish with buffalo chicken dip. A scoop has be taken out of the dip and there are a couple of chips laying in the dip. The dip is covered in melted cheese and sprinkled with parsley leaves. There are chips, carrots and celery laying next to the dip.

Can You Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Technically you can freeze buffalo chicken dip; however, I’ve noticed that the dairy can separate from the cheese and chicken as it comes back to temperature upon reheating. The taste is great, but it doesn’t look as appealing.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Slow Cooker

To make a buffalo chicken dip in the slow cooker, place a liner in a crockpot or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Add all of the ingredients and stir together.

Place the lid on and cook on low for 3 hours.

A tortilla chip that has been dipped in buffalo chicken dip. The casserole dish of dip is in the background and you can see part of an instant pot.

Football Recipes in the Instant Pot

Finally, we are all fans of the Instant Pot around here (in fact, check out our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet)! Some of the MOST popular Oh Sweet Basil recipes are Instant Pot recipes!

It only makes sense to make one of our favorite cheesy football game appetizers in the Instant Pot!

It’s quick and easy and it keeps the buffalo chicken dip nice and hot and fresh. 

If you want to try buffalo chicken dip in a fun, festive and football way, try our buffalo chicken dip football appetizer.

A casserole dish of buffalo chicken dip. A spoon is lifting a scoop of dip. There is shredded chicken in buffalo sauce with melted cheese on top. A few fresh parsley leaves are sprinkled on top. Chips and carrots are next to the dish of dip.

Creamy, cheesy and irresistible Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip! Everyone is going to be asking you for this recipe!

A chip dipped in buffalo chicken dip. There is shredded chicken and melted cheese on the chip and a dish of buffalo chicken dip is beneath the chip. More chips are beside the dish.

More Amazing Dips You Will Love!

More Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

3.25 from 29 votes
Servings: 16
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins

Description

A thick, creamy, spicy and cheesy dip perfect for parties!

Ingredients 

  • 4 Cups Chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 3/4 Cup Buffalo Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Ranch Dressing
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, 1 brick
  • 1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Instructions

  • Combine cooked chicken, butter, buffalo sauce, and water in the instant pot. Place the lid on and the valve to seal and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Do a quick release.
  • Stir in the ranch dressing, cream cheese and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Place lid on and wait 5 minutes then stir again.
  • Pour out into a casserole dish. Turn the oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake until cheese is melted. Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies.

Equipment

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 642mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 365IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 1mg
Author: Sweet Basil
Course: 30+ Easy Dip Recipes You Can't Stop Eating
Cuisine: American

Recommended Products

Instant Pot
Previous
Next

A chip is being dipped into buffalo chicken dip. There is other chips and carrot sticks in the background.

REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE TO our FREE Oh Sweet Basil NEWSLETTER AND RECEIVE EASY RECIPES DELIVERED INTO YOUR INBOX EVERY DAY!

When you try a recipe, please use the hashtag #ohsweetbasil on INSTAGRAM for a chance to be featured in our stories!  FOLLOW OH, SWEET BASIL ON FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST | TWITTER FOR ALL OF OUR LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND STORIES.