Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Salad made with pressure cooker chicken breasts is cool, crunchy, creamy and slightly spicy. Perfect for sandwiches and wraps!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
pressure time10 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Cost: $10
For the Buffalo Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce or hot chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons water
For the Chicken Salad
- ½ cup cooking liquid
- 1 cup chopped celery 2 or 3 stalks
- 1 cup matchstick carrots roughly chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- additional hot sauce to taste
Place the chicken breasts into the inner Instant Pot, and add the Buffalo Sauce, butter and water. Do not stir
Place the lid on the pressure cooker, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes
Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure then will begin counting down and cook
When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then quickly release remaining pressure
When pin drops, carefully open lid, and remove chicken to a large platter
Slice chicken into large cubes, and place in a large mixing bowl, along with about 1/2 cup of the Buffalo sauce cooking liquid
Add chopped celery and carrots, and mix in the ranch dressing until well combined
Refrigerate until ready to serve. You can add more ranch or extra Buffalo sauce before serving
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1940IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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