Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo chicken wings are always super popular among the football food so we love to serve at our Super Bowl Party. So we decided to make a dip so we could enjoy it even more on game day.

Make sure to check out all of our Easy Appetizer Recipes and 32 Best Crock Pot Dip Recipes for all the holidays and game day parties. If you love Buffalo Chicken, make Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels and Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders.

Why Make Buffalo Chicken Dip?

This crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe is our go-to appetizer for watching any game. Football is in full swing at our house and food is right up there on necessities for football season.

If you are needing an appetizer this holiday make, slow cooker buffalo chicken dip. Simple ingredients makes this a crowd pleasing dip. Check out even more Easy 5 Ingredient Recipes.

Ingredients

• Cooked Shredded Chicken – Learn How to Boil Chicken Breasts for an easy way to cook chicken. Shred the chicken with two forks or learn How to Shred Chicken with a stand mixer
• Buffalo Wing Sauce – Make Homemade or use Store Bought
• Full Fat Cream Cheese – For best results, make sure cream cheese has softened
• Ranch Dressing – You can also use Blue Cheese Dressing
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese for the best taste and how easy it melts.

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Variations Ideas

• Stir in Sour cream: Add in an 8 oz sour cream to the mixture at the end of the cooking time. It adds flavor and a creamy texture.
• Add Blue Cheese: Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top and diced green onion.
• Reduce The Hot Sauce: If you are sensitive to spice, use ¼ cup Buffalo sauce instead of the regular ½ cup. This will help lessen the spice without sacrificing the buffalo flavor.
• Seasoning – Feel free to add in red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor. We usually start with ½ teaspoon and add more if needed. Another addition we like to add is garlic powder and onion powder to enhance the flavor.

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crock Pot

• Step 1 – Place in Slow Cooker – First, place the cooked chicken, cream cheese, and ranch in slow cooker. Add in buffalo sauce and shredded cheese into the crock pot.

• Step 2 – Combine – Now that you have put the ingredients into the slow cooker. Mix everything together to combine thoroughly.

• Step 3 – Cover and Cook – Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly. You can also cook on high heat for about 1-2 hours.

• Step 4 – Serve – Once the dip is ready, stir and serve. We like to serve with slice green onions and blue cheese on top.

Expert Tips

• Use Rotisserie Chicken – If you don’t have time to make and shred chicken. I recommend that you use a rotisserie chicken.  This saves a ton of time and still makes the dip taste delicious.
• Make it ahead of time – Also, you can definitely make this dip ahead of time.  I have made this dip the night before and stored it in a baking dish in the refrigerator.  The next day, I just put the dip in the oven or crock pot to warm is back up to serve.
• You can bake it – You can put it on a low oven setting. It will take 20-25 minutes to warm is up. Then turn the oven up and it’ll be nice and bubbly in under 10 minutes for your guests to enjoy.
• Prepare it on the Stove – If you are short on time. Melt everything together in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Then transfer it to the crock pot to stay warm.
• Serve with Ranch – If you are making this for a party, I would serve with ranch on the side. That way if people are sensitive to spice, they can dip in ranch as well to help offset the spice.

What to Dip in Buffalo Chicken Dip?

This easy buffalo chicken dip is delicious with almost anything. However, these are our favorite foods to dip in Buffalo Chicken Dip.

• Tortilla chips
• Ritz crackers
• Pita Chips
• Celery sticks
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Snap Peas
• Baguette Slices

You can easily serve this with whatever you have on hand.

What Size of Crock Pot to Use?

I make it in our small 1.5 quart slow cooker. When I make it for just my family, because it is the perfect size.  This crock pot is great for my favorite dip recipes. 

If you are making it for a crowd I recommend that you double the recipe. Then you will want to use a 3 quart crock pot or a standard size crock pot.

Can you Bake this Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe?

Yes, this dip can be baked if you prefer.

• Preheat the oven to 350.
• Combine everything in a bowl.
• Put the buffalo chicken dip mixture in a baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until it is heated through.
• The dip should be hot and bubbly.

Can you Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?

Yes, buffalo chicken dip recipe crock pot recipe does freeze great and reheat well. See Can you Freeze Buffalo Chicken dip to learn how. Before freezing make sure it comes to room temperature.

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