Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

A creamy, spicy slow cooker dip with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, and melted cheese. Ideal for parties and gatherings.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Proteins

05 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast

→ Condiments and Sauces

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Garnishes

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
09 - Extra shredded cheese for topping

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Place cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing into the slow cooker bowl.
02 - Stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 2 hours, stirring halfway through cooking to ensure even melting and consistency.
04 - Once melted and bubbling, give the dip a final stir to achieve uniform texture.
05 - Sprinkle with additional cheese and scallions if desired. Transfer to serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It cooks itself while you handle everything else, no hovering or stirring required.
  • The balance of creamy, spicy, and cheesy hits every craving at once without overwhelming anyone.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you can enjoy it again the next day without guilt.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese before adding it is the difference between smooth dip and a chunky mess.
  • Stirring halfway through prevents the cheese from scorching on the bottom and sides of the crock pot.
  • Do not skip tasting before serving, buffalo sauces vary wildly in heat and salt levels.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add deeper flavor without any extra effort.
  • Swap ranch dressing for blue cheese dressing if you want a sharper, more traditional buffalo wing flavor.
  • Cube the cream cheese small so it melts faster and blends more smoothly into the dip.
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