Description
Crockpot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a rich, spicy, cheesy appetizer made effortlessly in the slow cooker. With shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and melty cheese, it’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or parties.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce in the crockpot. Stir until well mixed.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Stir in shredded cheddar and mozzarella until melted and fully combined.
- Cook uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Top with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm with chips, celery, or crackers.
Notes
- Swap ranch with blue cheese dressing or add crumbled blue cheese for extra tang.
- Mix in diced jalapeños or cayenne for more heat.
- Add smoked paprika or use smoked chicken for a smoky twist.
- Adjust buffalo sauce for milder or bolder flavor as desired.
- Stir in milk or ranch if the dip thickens too much upon reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 batch
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
