This Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot Recipe is the ultimate game day, potluck, or party snack. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with spicy buffalo flavor, this crowd-pleasing dip is effortlessly made in your slow cooker. Just toss in the ingredients, let it cook, and get ready to serve up hot, melty, crave-worthy dip with minimal effort.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Set it and forget it—hands-off crock pot cooking
- Creamy, cheesy texture with a spicy kick
- Feeds a crowd—perfect for parties or potlucks
- Great with chips, crackers, celery, or even sliders
- Easily customizable with ranch, blue cheese, or extra spice
📝 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
Optional Add-ins & Toppings
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions
- Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling
- Dash of garlic powder or onion powder
🔪 Instructions
- Prepare the Crock Pot
Spray your slow cooker with nonstick spray or line with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup. - Combine Ingredients
Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar, and mozzarella to the crock pot. - Slow Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or on HIGH for 1–1.5 hours, until everything is hot and melted. Stir occasionally. - Serve
Stir well before serving. Garnish with green onions, extra cheese, or drizzle of buffalo sauce. Serve warm with chips, veggies, or slider buns.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: 280
Protein: 17g
Fat: 22g
Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 620mg
Based on 1/10th of recipe portion, without optional toppings
💡 Tips & Variations
Tips
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Soften cream cheese before adding for smoother texture
- Stir halfway during cooking to ensure even melting
Variations
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or extra hot sauce
- Cheesy Twist: Mix in pepper jack or blue cheese
- Make it Lighter: Use light cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of ranch
- Low Carb Option: Serve with celery, cucumber slices, or bell pepper scoops
❓ FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Prep the dip and store it in the fridge. When ready, cook in the crock pot or oven until hot and bubbly.
Can I freeze leftover dip?
You can freeze it, but the texture may change slightly due to the dairy. Reheat slowly and stir well.
How do I reheat this dip?
Reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals or place back in the crock pot on LOW until warmed through.
What chicken is best?
Shredded rotisserie chicken is perfect, but any cooked chicken breast or thigh will work.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Spray crock pot with nonstick spray or use liner.
- Add chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2–3 hrs or HIGH for 1–1.5 hrs. Stir occasionally.
- Stir well, garnish, and serve warm with chips or veggies.
Notes
– Use rotisserie chicken to save time
– Stir halfway for even melting
🍽️ Conclusion
This Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot Recipe is guaranteed to steal the show at any party. It’s creamy, cheesy, spicy, and insanely addictive. Best of all? The slow cooker does most of the work. Whether you’re hosting friends or just want a cozy snack, this is your go-to hot dip recipe.