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Instant Pot Buffalo Shredded Chicken

Shredded buffalo chicken made in the Instant Pot, served in a bowl with subtle fresh herbs mixed in, with carrots, celery, and ranch dressing on the side
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This Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken is tender, juicy, and packed with bold buffalo flavor. Made with simple ingredients and cooked directly from raw chicken breasts, this easy shredded chicken is perfect for sliders, tacos, wraps, dips, and meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 TBSP butter
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh or freeze-dried chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add 3 tbsp butter. Allow it to fully melt.
  2. Pour in the buffalo sauce, chicken broth, garlic salt, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth and combined.
  3. Cancel sauté mode.
  4. Add the chicken breasts to the Instant Pot and coat with the mixture. Drizzle lightly with buffalo sauce.
  5. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Allow a 5-minute natural release, then carefully perform a quick release.
  7. Remove the chicken and shred using two forks.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Add 1 tbsp butter and stir until melted and fully combined with the sauce.
  9. Let the chicken sit on warm for a few minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

Notes

For a saucier result, add an extra splash of buffalo sauce after shredding.

Adding butter at the end creates a smoother, richer sauce and prevents separation during pressure cooking.

This chicken is perfect for sliders, tacos, wraps, pizzas, or dips.

Find it online: https://ourgratefulkitchen.com/instant-pot-buffalo-chicken/