Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken

I could go on and on about how much I love this shredded buffalo chicken. We stuffed it into baked potatoes, but you can definitely put in sliders, wraps, or use it as a salad or grain bowl topping. Just four ingredients, a few minutes of prep time, and 20 minutes of hands-off time in the Instant Pot until you have dinner! And if you don’t have an Instant Pot, keep reading. I’m going to give you some Crock Pot instructions too.

This is the second recipe that I’m giving to you for the Instant Pot (you can find my first one here), and I think this is the one that has truly made me love it. If there is one thing that I think I prefer my Instant Pot for, it’s making meat shred-with-a-fork tender. I’ve used the Crock Pot for this too, but I think the extended cooking time can make it seem a little dry. Still delicious and flavorful of course, but pressure cooking makes the meat so tender while keeping it moist. I talked about my thoughts on this appliance in the post for Instant Pot Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili, but to sum it up, I love both my Crock Pot and Instant Pot and use them for different things.

This shredded buffalo chicken should be a go-to for all those of you who meal prep. It’s so versatile, so delicious, and so easy. It’s everything you want in a meal. Also, this recipe makes enough to stuff three potatoes or make 3-4 sandwiches but can easily be doubled. So make it now, make it ahead, and enjoy it all week!