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A creamy and spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot recipe sits ready to serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks.

Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot

This is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Creamy, tangy, and packed with buffalo flavor, it's perfect for parties and game days. Simply combine the ingredients, let the crock pot do the work, and serve warm with your favorite dippers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken recommended
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 3/4 cup buffalo sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack recommended
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • For Serving: celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, pretzel chips, sliced baguette

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Forks or Stand Mixer (for shredding chicken)
  • Spatula or Spoon for Stirring

Method
 

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Shred the cooked chicken. Measure out all other ingredients.
  2. Assemble in Slow Cooker: Add the softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, and garlic powder to the crock pot. Give a preliminary stir.
  3. Add Chicken and Cheese: Fold in the shredded chicken and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese blend, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for topping. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW heat for 1.5 hours.
  5. Add Toppings and Finish: Stir the dip, then sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded cheese and the blue cheese crumbles (if using) evenly over the top. Replace the lid and cook for an additional 30 minutes on LOW, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly.
  6. Final Stir and Serve: Give the dip one final stir to incorporate the melted topping cheese. Serve warm directly from the slow cooker set to the WARM setting.

Notes

For a smoother dip, ensure cream cheese is fully softened. Adjust heat by using more or less buffalo sauce. If the dip is too thick after cooking, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk or extra ranch dressing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed.