Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Name: Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 cups shredded buffalo chicken
Ingredients: 2 pounds skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons chicken wing seasoning; 12 ounces buffalo sauce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 cups shredded buffalo chicken
Calories
176 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken

Lukas Jenkins

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Create the most flavorful Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken with this quick and easy 3 ingredient recipe! Use the shredded chicken to make tacos, dips, salads, sandwiches, or pasta recipes. You can use boneless or bone-in chicken breasts, chicken thighs, or frozen chicken to make this easy Instant Pot recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 pounds skinless chicken breasts boneless or bone-in, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons chicken wing seasoning click link for the recipe
12 ounces buffalo sauce

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Instructions

Season the chicken with chicken wing seasoning, and add it to an Instant Pot. Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken in the Instant Pot.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the steam release is set to “sealing”.
For bone-in chicken breasts, frozen chicken breasts or chicken thighs, set the timer on the Instant Pot to HIGH pressure for 12 minutes. For fresh (not frozen) boneless chicken breasts, set the timer to 10 minutes.
Once the timer beeps, allow the Instant Pot to pressure down for 10 minutes, then move the pressure valve from “sealing” to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
Once all of the pressure has been released, remove the lid from the Instant Pot.
Use two forks or tongs to remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and place it on a large cutting board. Use two forks or meat claws to shred the chicken.
Once the chicken is shredded, toss it back in the buffalo sauce in the Instant Pot.
Use the chicken immediately, or place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

If you don’t have the chicken wing seasoning, I recommend using 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon chili powder + 1 teaspoon garlic powder to season the chicken.
One pound of chicken will give you approximately 2 cups of shredded chicken. Chicken breasts vary in size greatly. When determining how much shredded chicken you’ll need for a recipe, I recommend going by weight NOT the number of breasts or thighs.
This recipe can be made with 1 pound of chicken, or up to 6 pounds of chicken, using a 6 quart Instant Pot. If making the recipe with 1 pound of chicken, cut the seasoning and buffalo sauce in half. Always make sure the bottom of the Instant Pot is covered in liquid, or you risk getting the “burn” signal. If doubling or tripling this recipe to make 4 or 6 pounds of chicken, you’ll want to double or triple the amount of seasoning and buffalo sauce.
Cooked, shredded chicken will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the shredded chicken in an airtight container, like a freezer bag, for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 1914mg (80%) Potassium 569mg (16%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 80mg (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cups shredded buffalo chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1cup
Calories	176kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	97mg	32%
Sodium	1914mg	80%
Potassium	569mg	12%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Vitamin A	80mg	2%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	21mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%