Description
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, and a blend of cheeses, it’s slow-cooked to perfection for a warm, savory dip that’s ideal for serving with chips or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup hot sauce (Franks RedHot recommended)
- ¾ cup ranch dressing
Cheeses and Garnishes
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions, divided
Instructions
- Make the Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing until mostly smooth, allowing a few small lumps to remain.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons blue cheese, and 2 tablespoons green onions to the buffalo sauce mixture. Stir thoroughly with a spatula until all ingredients are combined.
- Slow Cook the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on the high setting for 2 hours or on the low setting for 3 to 3 hours and 30 minutes. The dip should be hot and reach an internal temperature of at least 160ºF (71ºC).
- Add More Cheese: Stir the dip to combine, then sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar cheese and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese on top. Cover again and cook on the high setting for 15 to 30 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- Serve: Garnish the dip with the remaining 2 tablespoons of blue cheese and 1 tablespoon of green onions. Serve the hot dip with tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add extra hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding.
- The dip can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the low setting until ready to serve.
- Substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a thicker dip, reduce the ranch dressing slightly or cook uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
