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Instant Pot Buffalo Ranch Shredded Chicken

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Experience tender, juicy shredded chicken enveloped in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for game days or cozy family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 34 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Instant Pot: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add a splash of oil and let it heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: Once heated, add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Chicken and Broth: Place seasoned chicken breasts in the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and drizzle buffalo sauce over the top.
  4. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. After cooking, allow a natural release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  5. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken with tongs or a slotted spoon, place on a cutting board, and shred using two forks.
  6. Mix in Ranch Dressing: Return shredded chicken to the pot. Add ranch dressing and mix until well combined. Let sit for a couple of minutes to enhance flavors.
  7. Serve: Transfer to plates or use for sliders if desired. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce or ranch dressing before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 150g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 710mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 43g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: - For extra flavor depth, consider searing the chicken before adding sauces. - Substitute chicken with turkey or chickpeas for variations. - Adjust spice levels by adding jalapeños if desired.