This spicy Low Calorie Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy mix of cream cheese, chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce. This easy 4 ingredient recipe is ready in about 10 minutes! Stovetop instructions included!
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This low calorie Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip is perfect for all the Instant Pot lovers. Treat your guests this game day with this creamy appetizer or snack. It's delicious and easy to make!
If you love the the taste of chicken wings, you'll want to try it in dip form!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's super easy to make and so creamy and flavorful.
- Made with 4 ingredients you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry.
- Buffalo chicken dip is a creamy take on buffalo chicken wings!
- Highly addictive, and the perfect appetizer for your next tailgate party.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Cream Cheese: Philly cream cheese is my go to. You'll want this to be room temperature.
- Cooked Chicken: You can use precooked shredded chicken, like rotisserie chicken.
- Celery: For some added crunch!
- Buffalo Sauce: Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce is my go to buffalo sauce.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Turn the Instant Pot on to the Keep Warm setting and set for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Place all the ingredients into the Instant Pot. Keep lid off and stir until warmed through and well combined. Serve with crackers, bread or vegetables.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- For a smooth and creamy texture for your dip, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- To serve, use tortilla chips, or vegetables like celery and carrot sticks. The crunchy texture of the accompaniments will provide a nice contrast to the creamy dip.
Variations
- Spicier: If you like your dip with a little extra heat, add some chopped jalapeño peppers or a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture.
- Bake it: After pressure cooking the dip, transfer it to a baking dish, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top, and bake in the oven at 350 °F for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Stovetop Buffalo Chicken Dip
- In a large saucepan or skillet, set the heat to medium-low.
- Add the light cream cheese to the saucepan and allow it to soften and start melting. Stir it frequently to prevent sticking or burning.
- Once the cream cheese has softened, add the cooked chicken and chopped celery to the saucepan. Continue to stir to combine the ingredients well.
- Pour in the buffalo sauce. Adjust the amount of sauce to your desired level of spiciness. You can add more or less according to your preference.
- Stir all the ingredients together in the saucepan, ensuring that the cream cheese fully melts and combines with the buffalo sauce to create a creamy mixture.
- Continue to cook and stir the dip over medium-low heat until it's heated through and well combined. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the buffalo chicken dip is hot and creamy, remove it from the heat.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish.
Storing & Freezing
Storing: Store the buffalo dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm in the microwave or on the stove to heat through.
Freezing: I don't recommend freezing this dip.
Recipe FAQ's
Cheddar cheese melted on top or blue cheese crumbles sprinkled on top are both delicious! I also like thinly sliced green onions on top.
Yes! Add all of the ingredients in the slow cooler and turn on low for 3 hours.
Definitely! Cut the cream cheese into cubes. Add them to a sauce pan with the buffalo sauce. Once the cream cheese is melted, stir in the chicken and celery. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350 °F for 20-30 minutes. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes.
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Low Calorie Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces light cream cheese room temperature
- 12 ounces cooked chicken
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 8 ounces buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on to the Keep Warm setting and set for 10 minutes.
- Place all the ingredients into the Instant Pot. Keep lid off and stir until warmed through and well combined. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For a smooth and creamy texture for your dip, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- The flavor of your buffalo chicken dip will largely depend on the quality of the buffalo sauce you use. Choose a sauce with a good balance of heat and tanginess to give your dip a delicious flavor.
- Use precooked rotisserie chicken if you don’t want to use canned chicken.
- To serve the Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip, use tortilla chips, or vegetables like celery and carrot sticks. The crunchy texture of the accompaniments will provide a nice contrast to the creamy dip.
- Storing: Store the buffalo dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm in the microwave or on the stove to heat through.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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