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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with spicy buffalo flavor—perfect for sandwiches, salads, or game day snacks.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce use your favorite brand
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter unsalted
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Add chicken breasts to the Instant Pot and pour chicken broth over them.
  • Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Close the lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Perform a quick release and carefully open the lid.
  • Remove chicken and shred with two forks in a bowl.
  • Stir butter into buffalo sauce until melted, then toss shredded chicken in the sauce until evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

For extra heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper or use a hotter buffalo sauce. Delicious served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.