Easy Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Crockpot Recipe
A quick and easy creamy buffalo chicken dip made in a crockpot, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This dip combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and cheeses for a tangy, spicy, and creamy snack.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (about 10.5 oz or 300g) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (4 fl oz or 120ml) buffalo sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup (4 fl oz or 120ml) ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 cup (4 oz or 100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 oz or 50g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or chives for topping
- Optional: blue cheese crumbles for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Use about 3 cups of cooked, shredded chicken. Rotisserie chicken works well. If cooking fresh, poach or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked, then shred with forks (10-15 minutes).
- Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add cheese and seasoning: Fold in shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine chicken and dip base: Add shredded chicken to the bowl and stir until evenly coated with the buffalo cheese mixture.
- Transfer to crockpot: Pour the mixture into the slow cooker insert and spread evenly. Cover with the lid.
- Cook low and slow: Set crockpot to low and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Stir around the 2-hour mark. Avoid cooking on high to prevent drying out.
- Finish and serve: Once hot and bubbly, turn off the crockpot. Sprinkle chopped green onions or blue cheese crumbles on top if desired. Serve warm with chips, celery sticks, or pita wedges.
Notes
Stir halfway through cooking to keep dip uniform and prevent scorching. Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. If dip is too thick, add a splash of milk or extra ranch dressing. Avoid cooking on high heat to prevent drying out or oil separation. Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or ranch dressing to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 13.5
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