RECIPES

Hobbs Sauce Buffalo Chicken Dip

A bold, creamy, flavor-packed dip with layers of melty cheese, tender shredded chicken, and the fermented heat of Hobbs Sauce—plus a savory punch of Hobbs Shake.

Ingredients

Chicken & Broth:

  • 1.5–2 lbs frozen chicken breasts

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • ½ cup Hobbs Sauce (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp white pepper

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp Hobbs Shake

Dip Base:

  • 1 block cream cheese (8 oz)

  • 1 full canister sour cream (16 oz)

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 large dash Worcestershire sauce

  • Soy sauce, to taste

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • ½ cup hot taco sauce

  • 1 cup hot hoagie spread

  • ¼ cup Marie’s blue cheese dressing

  • 4–5 cups shredded cheese blends:

    • Mexican blend

    • Cheddar

    • Sharp cheddar

    • Cooper Sharp (generous amount)

Instructions

1. Cook and Shred the Chicken

  • Add frozen chicken breasts to Instant Pot with chicken stock, Hobbs Sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black and white pepper, salt, and Hobbs Shake.

  • Pressure cook

    • Fresh Chicken: High for 8 minutes, 5 minute natural release.

    • Frozen Chicken: High for 10 minutes, 10 minute natural release.

  • Remove chicken and shred using a KitchenAid mixer with paddle attachment.

2. Strain and Reserve the Broth

  • Pour the cooking liquid into a bowl and strain to remove solids. Reserve for later use.

3. Sauté the Onions

  • In a pan, sauté diced onion in oil or butter until soft and translucent. Set aside.

4. Melt the Cheese

  • Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add a portion of the reserved broth.

  • Gradually stir in shredded cheeses, cream cheese, and sour cream.

  • Add sautéed onions, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, hot taco sauce, and hoagie spread.

  • Stir until smooth and fully melted. Add more reserved broth as needed to thin.

5. Combine and Finish

  • Add the shredded chicken and Marie’s blue cheese dressing.

  • Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more Hobbs Sauce.

  • Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery, or crusty bread.