Description
This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for game days or gatherings. Made with shredded rotisserie chicken, cream cheese, Frank’s RedHot sauce, and melted Colby Jack cheese, it’s cooked quickly in the Instant Pot for a hot and flavorful dip that pairs perfectly with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 ounce cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cream cheese, Frank’s RedHot Original Sauce, sour cream, and garlic powder until smooth and well blended. Then fold in the shredded rotisserie chicken and half of the shredded Colby Jack cheese, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated.
- Layer in Dish: Spoon the prepared mixture into an Instant Pot-safe baking dish, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining Colby Jack cheese on top to create a cheesy crust once cooked. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to prevent moisture from dripping onto the dip during pressure cooking.
- Pressure Cook: Place the metal trivet inside the Instant Pot and pour in 1/4 cup of water. Carefully set the baking dish on the trivet. Secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to sealing. Cook on manual high pressure for 7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt perfectly.
- Natural Release: Once cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally, which takes about 10 minutes. This gradual depressurization helps keep the dip creamy and prevents splattering when opening.
- Serve: Remove the dish carefully from the Instant Pot, uncover, and serve hot. This dip pairs wonderfully with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Be sure to use cream cheese at room temperature to help it blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Adjust the amount of Frank’s RedHot sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- If you don’t have Colby Jack cheese, you can substitute with a mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Ensure the baking dish you use fits comfortably inside your Instant Pot and is safe for pressure cooking.
- For a thicker dip, you can reduce the water to 2 tablespoons, but do not omit it as it’s necessary for creating steam to pressure cook.
