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This easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy appetizer made with shredded chicken, Frank’s Hot Sauce, and ranch dressing. Perfect for parties, game day, and family gatherings!
Featured with this recipe
- The Ultimate Game Day Appetizer
- Ingredients You’ll Need for This Buffalo Chicken Dip
- How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crockpot
- How to Make Perfect Shredded Chicken for Your Dip
- My Top Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Rave Reviews
- Questions About Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Storing and Reheating Buffalo Chicken Dip
- More Dip Recipes You’ll Love
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
- Final Thoughts on Buffalo Chicken Dip
The Ultimate Game Day Appetizer
If you’re looking for a delicious and super easy appetizer, this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a total game-changer! It’s creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting a Super Bowl party or just hanging out with friends, this dip is always a crowd favorite. It’s everything you love about buffalo wings, but without the mess—trust me, it’s the perfect dip for any occasion!
Why I Love This Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- So Easy to Make: Throw everything in the Crockpot and let it do the work!
- Super Creamy and Flavorful: The combo of Frank’s Hot Sauce, ranch dressing, and melted cheddar gives you that perfect buffalo wing flavor.
- Perfect for Parties: I love how easy it is to make a big batch, and it’s always a hit at parties! Plus, the leftovers are just as good.
Ingredients You’ll Need for This Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip requires just a few simple ingredients to make a creamy, cheesy masterpiece. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Shredded Chicken: I usually use rotisserie chicken because it’s quick and easy, but you can also cook chicken breasts if you prefer. Chicken breasts are the best because they shred nicely and won’t make the dip greasy.
- Frank’s RedHot Sauce: This is a must for that classic buffalo flavor! I prefer regular hot sauce (not buffalo sauce) because it has the right balance of heat and tang.
- Ranch Dressing: I’m a big fan of Hidden Valley Ranch, but feel free to use your favorite homemade ranch or even swap in blue cheese dressing if that’s your thing.
- Cream Cheese: This is what gives the dip that rich, creamy texture. Plus, it helps to balance out the heat from the hot sauce.
- Cheddar Cheese: Freshly shredded cheddar is key for that melty, gooey goodness. I highly recommend shredding it yourself because pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as well.
- Optional Toppings: I love adding green onions and blue cheese crumbles on top for a little extra flavor and color.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crockpot
Making this dip is a breeze! Here’s how I do it:
- Prepare the Chicken: If you’re using rotisserie chicken, just shred it up! If you’re cooking your own chicken, check out my tips below for perfect shredded chicken.
- Combine Everything: In your Crockpot, mix together the shredded chicken, Frank’s Hot Sauce, ranch dressing, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir it all together until it’s well combined.
- Add the Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place them on top of the chicken mixture.
- Slow Cook: Cover the Crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours. Around halfway through, give everything a good stir to help the cream cheese melt into the dip.
- Garnish and Serve: Once it’s all bubbly and cheesy, top with green onions and blue cheese crumbles if you’re feeling fancy. Grab your chips, crackers, or veggies, and dig in!
How to Make Perfect Shredded Chicken for Your Dip
The easiest chicken to use for this dip is a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. It is quick, easy to shred, and delicious! However, if you want to cook up some chicken breasts, we can give you all the tips for the perfect shredded chicken. You can read our full Guide to Cooking and Shredding Chicken, but we will share a few of our top tips:
- Cook with Butter: I add a little butter to the pot when cooking the chicken to make it extra juicy and flavorful.
- Shred with a Mixer: I use my stand mixer (or even a hand mixer) to shred the chicken. It’s a total time-saver and gives me that perfect shredded texture for dip.
- Cook It Right: Make sure your chicken is cooked all the way through. It should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). No pink allowed!
My Top Tips for the Best Buffalo Chicken Dip
Don’t Let It Get Runny: If your dip turns out a little too runny, it could be because you used low-fat cream cheese or too much sauce. Full-fat cream cheese is your friend here, and make sure the chicken-to-sauce ratio is right.
Extra Cheesiness: If you want an extra cheesy dip, sprinkle more cheddar and even some blue cheese crumbles on top about 20 minutes before serving. Let it melt for an extra gooey finish!
Adjust the Heat: I like a little kick in my buffalo dip, but if you’re not a fan of too much spice, feel free to adjust the amount of Frank’s Hot Sauce to your liking.
Rave Reviews
“Soooo delicious, I made it just because I wanted to eat some nachos LOL. we are hooked now! Thanks for the reicpe!”
-Camila
Questions About Buffalo Chicken Dip
It might be because you used low-fat cream cheese or added too much sauce. Full-fat cream cheese will give you the best consistency. Also, be sure you’re using enough chicken compared to the sauce.
The possibilities are endless! I love dipping veggies like celery, carrots, and bell peppers. Chips (tortilla chips or even Triscuits) and crackers are always a hit, too.
I always go for rotisserie chicken because it’s quick, easy, and delicious. But chicken breasts work great, too. Just make sure they’re cooked well and shred easily.
You can keep leftovers in an airtight container for about 5-7 days in the fridge. Just reheat in the microwave or back in the Crockpot when you’re ready to dig in again!
Storing and Reheating Buffalo Chicken Dip
Leftovers are the best part, right? If you have any dip left (which I doubt!), just store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days. To reheat, you can pop it in the microwave or put it back in the Crockpot until it’s warm and bubbly again. Then, just grab your chips and veggies and enjoy!
More Dip Recipes You’ll Love
We are always up for a quick and easy dip that is full of flavor! If you loved this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip, here are some other dip recipes I think you’ll enjoy:
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Equipment
- Crockpot Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken cooked and shredded
- 12 ounces Frank's Hot Sauce original, not buffalo style
- 16 ounces Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- blue cheese crumbles optional
- chopped green onion for garnish optional
Instructions
- Combine the cooked, shredded chicken with Frank's, and spread into an even layer in the crockpot.
- Add ranch dressing and cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place on top.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours. About halfway through, stir in the cream cheese cubes.
- Garnish with green onion and blue cheese crumbles if desired.
- Serve with celery sticks, Triscuits, or tortilla chips.
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Final Thoughts on Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my go-to recipes for parties, family gatherings, or just when I want something tasty to snack on. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Plus, it’s a total crowd-pleaser. Trust me, once you make this, it’ll become a regular at all your get-togethers. Please let us know what you think in the comments!
I have made this recipe for my family and they love it. I make it exactly as this says. The only thing I do differently is I add hot homemade salsa because we like spicy foods.
Soooo delicious, I made it just because I wanted to eat some nachos LOL. we are hooked now! Thanks for the reicpe!
This recipe is a crowd pleaser! Easy to make and so delicious! It always disappears fast whenever I make it!