Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made with tender shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, a touch of brown sugar, and topped with blue cheese dressing. Piled onto sweet Hawaiian rolls and toasted until golden, these sliders make an easy game day appetizer or family dinner.
My cousin Jamie originally created this recipe, and it’s a great one to have on hand for football season. The combination of spicy buffalo chicken, sweet rolls, and creamy blue cheese makes these little sandwiches hard to resist.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Chicken Breast: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts shred easily after pressure cooking.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce: Adds that classic spicy buffalo flavor.
- Water: Provides liquid for pressure cooking.
- Brown Sugar: Balances the heat with a little sweetness.
- Blue Cheese Crumbles: Add a tangy, cheesy topping.
- Green Onion: Adds a fresh flavor and a little crunch.
- Hawaiian Rolls: Soft, sweet rolls are perfect for sliders.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Adds a creamy finish.
- Butter: Helps toast the rolls until golden.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Pressure Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts, buffalo wing sauce, water, and brown sugar to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 14 minutes.
Shred the Chicken: Carefully perform a quick pressure release. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
Assemble the Sliders: Place the shredded chicken on the Hawaiian rolls. Top with blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onion, and blue cheese dressing.
Brush with Butter: Melt the butter and brush it over the tops of the rolls.
Toast the Sliders: Place under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are golden brown.
Tips I Found Helpful 🩵
- Shred the chicken while it’s warm so it pulls apart easily.
- Spoon a little extra buffalo sauce over the shredded chicken to keep it moist.
- Watch the sliders closely under the broiler. Hawaiian rolls brown quickly.
- Add extra blue cheese dressing after toasting if you like your sliders creamier.
How to Store Leftovers 🩵
Store leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Keep the chicken and Hawaiian rolls separate to prevent soggy bread.
Reheat the chicken in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. Assemble the sliders with fresh rolls and toppings when ready to eat.
You can also freeze the shredded buffalo chicken for up to 3 months.
Buffalo Chicken Recipes I Love
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders are made with tender shredded buffalo chicken, sweet Hawaiian rolls, and creamy blue cheese dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Blue cheese crumbles, to taste
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- ½ cup blue cheese dressing
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts, buffalo wing sauce, water, and brown sugar in the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid and cook on Manual High Pressure for 14 minutes.
- Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks.
- Place the shredded chicken on the Hawaiian rolls.
- Top with blue cheese crumbles, chopped green onion, and blue cheese dressing.
- Melt the butter and brush it over the tops of the rolls.
- Place the sliders under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
Hawaiian rolls brown quickly under the broiler, so watch them closely to prevent burning. Add extra buffalo sauce or blue cheese dressing to taste.
The 14-minute pressure cooking time does not include the time needed for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 758mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 27g
This recipe was super easy and oh so good, I made it for my family and everyone loved it.
Very good! My picky son even liked it!!
I saw your recipe for Utica chicken riggies. I’m from Utica too, lol