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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup is creamy, spicy, and easy to make. A hearty blend of chicken, zesty Buffalo sauce, and rich cheeses, it's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Warm your soul with this delicious meal tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion chopped small
  • 2 cups chopped celery chopped small
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts trimmed and cut into lengthwise strips
  • 1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce Use more or less to taste
  • 4 cups chicken broth or homemade chicken stock
  • 4 oz. cream cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese plus more for serving

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Instant Pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Chop the onion and celery. Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot, using the Saute setting with medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until they're starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the dried thyme and garlic powder and cook a minute or two longer.
  4. While the veggies cook, trim the chicken and cut into lengthwise strips.
  5. Add the chicken strips, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.
  6. Lock the lid and set Instant Pot to MANUAL/HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes.
  7. After 15 minutes, use NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE for 10 minutes, then quick release the rest of the pressure.
  8. While the soup cooks, crumble the blue cheese and cut the cream cheese into small cubes.
  9. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred apart (or cut if you prefer chunks).
  10. After the pressure has released and you've removed the chicken to a cutting board, add the two cheeses to the Instant Pot and let them melt while you shred the chicken apart.
  11. When cheeses have melted, whisk soup together, then add the shredded chicken back into the soup.
  12. Serve soup hot, with extra crumbled blue cheese and Frank's Red Hot Sauce to add at the table if desired.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Tip 2: This soup freezes well! Just let it cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • Tip 3: Serve with crusty bread or fresh salad to complement the rich flavors of the soup.
  • Tip 4: Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Frank's Red Hot Sauce according to your palate.
  • Tip 5: Experiment with different cheeses like feta or gouda for a unique twist!