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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
May 8, 2018
4.85 from 83 votes


Last Updated June 18, 2019 | 13 Comments

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Easy, delicious, and bursting with flavor, these Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like chicken breasts, hot sauce, butter, and garlic the whole family will love this buffalo chicken piled high on a soft bun, wrapped in a tortilla, or in their favorite Quinoa Bowls.

Shredded Buffalo Chicken on a Hamburger Bun

So, I’m slowly starting to fall more and more in love with the Instant Pot. I have hardly used it to its full potential and it’s already awesome.

I mean, if I ever need a quick dinner (like tonight) the Instant Pot is there to rescue me from dinner sadness.

ANYWAY, one of my favorite go-to dinners is this Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken. You can use this chicken in, LITERALLY, a million different dishes…

  • Sandwiches
  • Quesadillas
  • Tacos
  • Enchiladas
  • ALL THE THINGS!

Anyway, this chicken couldn’t be any easier and (yayy!) calls for only a handful of pretty simple ingredients. There’s no crazy chopping, stirring, or sifting. Just dump, cook, shred and eat. Of course, for the sandwich bit, you can always add as many or as few toppings as your heart desires. For the sake of time and simplicity, I left these Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches pretty basic. BUT, they would also taste fantastic with cheese, tomato, sprouts, and all those other delicious sandwich toppers.

Plus, they’re pretty darn healthy, so there’s also that.

And, on that note, this reminds me that I need an easy, fast, and BAD ASS dinner for tonight because tomorrow I leave for a conference and I need to remind the two males in my life that they would be lost without my food.

JK, they would be fine, but you know…

 

Shredded Buffalo Chicken in an Instant Pot

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If you try making these Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to read your thoughts and feedback!

For more buffalo chicken recipes check out,

  • Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash Recipe
  • Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bowls
  • Buffalo Chicken Soup
  • Buffalo Chicken and Cauliflower Taquitos
  • The Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

4.85 from 83 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
Ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes, the whole family will love these easy, delicious, and flavorful Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

FOR THE BUFFALO CHICKEN

  • 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • salt + pepper - to taste
  • 1 cup green onion - chopped

FOR THE SANDWICHES

  • 8 buns or sliders
  • purple or green cabbage
  • 1 cup green onions - chopped
  • Ranch Dressing
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Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken breasts, butter, Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, minced garlic, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the bowl of an Instant Pot.
  • Set Instant Pot on manual high for 10 minutes with the natural release on. Once the chicken has cooled slightly, shred the chicken carefully with two forks.
  • Build your shredded buffalo chicken sliders. Start with cabbage on the bottom, a generous scoop of shredded chicken, chopped green onion, and top with additional hot sauce and Ranch Dressing, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 9.8mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 2.4mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword buffalo chicken, chicken sandwich, instant pot
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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Jon says

    June 18, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    We love your recipe…it’s been on a 10-day rotation in our house for about 5-months!! Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      June 18, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      Thanks Jon, this recipe is definitely one of my personal favorites 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lynn says

    June 17, 2020 at 3:36 am

    Can you cook this in a slow cooker?

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      June 17, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Hi Lynn,

      I have not tried this recipe in a slow cooker, although I do have a slow cooker buffalo chicken dip that may be of help if you feel like experimenting 🙂

      Reply
  3. Sam Fernelius says

    May 28, 2020 at 4:20 pm

    How long do you natural release for?

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      May 28, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Sam,

      Let the pressure release naturally for at least 10 minutes(or completely) 🙂

      Reply
  4. Christine says

    April 8, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    5 stars
    Loved by my family and so easy to make! I have a household full of picky eaters who came back for seconds. Thanks for this delicious recipe/

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      April 8, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      I am happy to hear your household of picky eaters came back for seconds, as that is always a good feeling to have as a cook 🙂

      Reply
  5. Dave says

    February 26, 2020 at 11:26 am

    5 stars
    Okay, I’m Dave from Stirling, Scotland. Bit pushed for time on the way back from Edinburgh today and knew I needed something quick and yummy. Found your recipe, grabbed the ingredients on my way home and piled it all into my One Pot. Honestly amazing! Completely delicious and so easy to make. This is now one of my go and come back to recipes. Thanks Jessica.

    Reply
  6. Stephanie Kay Tettleton says

    March 19, 2019 at 11:05 am

    use frozen chicken?

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa says

      March 19, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Stephanie,

      Yes, you can use frozen chicken in an instant pot – just add 3-4 more minutes to the instant pot.

      Reply
  7. Wendy says

    January 3, 2019 at 3:03 pm

    5 stars
    My family devoured these!

    Reply
  8. lorna says

    June 2, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I cant wait to try this!

    Reply

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