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This easy, breezy, cheesy Crockpot BBQ Chicken Dip is my go-to potluck appetizer. Quick and delicious, it’s a hearty mix of chicken, cream cheese, BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, green onions, and more—it’s so deliciously addictive. Everyone always asks me for the recipe.
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One of my favorite dips to make for any occasion is my Buffalo chicken dip—it’s always a hit! But one day I thought, why not try a BBQ version? So I did, and let me tell you, it turned out unbelievably good. Now, I might even love this smoky, cheesy BBQ chicken dip just as much as the original!
This dip is seriously hearty—rich, creamy, and totally satisfying. I love that it’s easy to make too, thanks to my trusty slow cooker. Just toss everything in and let it work its magic! The tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, and creamy blend of cream cheese and cheddar come together in the most irresistible way. It’s my go-to for game day or whenever I’m feeding a hungry crowd.
Crockpot BBQ Chicken Dip
Equipment
- Crockpot 5-7 quart
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped/shredded rotisserie chicken
- 12 oz. cream cheese softened (you can also use low-fat, but it has a tendency to separate a bit in a slow cooker)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup three-cheese ranch dressing low-fat works well
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup green onion diced
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand, adjusting the amount depending on how strong you want the BBQ sauce flavor to be
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients and mix until well combined. Add to the slow cooker.2 cups chopped/shredded rotisserie chicken, 12 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup three-cheese ranch dressing, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, ¼ cup green onion, 1 tsp garlic salt, ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- Turn cooker to high heat and cook until fully heated through, stirring occasionally. Once the dip is hot and all the ingredients are melted together, you can set the cooker on warm while serving.
- Garnish with more shredded cheddar and chopped green onions.
- Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggies. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Crockpot BBQ Chicken Dip Step by Step
Combine all of the ingredients: Combine 2 cups chopped/shredded rotisserie chicken, 12 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup three-cheese ranch dressing, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, ¼ cup green onion, 1 tsp garlic salt, and ¾ cup BBQ sauce, mixing well before transferring to the slow cooker.
Cook: Turn the slow cooker to HI heat and cook until fully heated through, stirring occasionally. Once the dip is hot and all the ingredients have melted together, you can set the cooker on warm while you serve it.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with more shredded cheddar and chopped green onions. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or veggies. Enjoy!
How to Store
You can whip up this dip in advance and store it in the refrigerator for 3-5 days until it’s ready to be cooked.
You can also prepare and freeze this dip to be heated at a later date. For best results, the dip should be frozen before cooking. To freeze, add dip to a bowl with a sealable lid. Secure the lid and store it in the freezer for up to three months. Before heating, let the dip thaw in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to serve, transfer to the slow cooker and heat until bubbly.
Store leftover uneaten dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat over the stove or throw it all back into the slow cooker.
I do not recommend freezing the baked dip.
Serving Suggestions
If time permits, I like preparing these plain homemade tortilla chips or garlic Parmesan tortilla chips for the ultimate dipping experience. For a double flavor whammy, I’ll bake up some Mexican spice cheese crackers to dip.
I’ve only got a 5.5L slow cooker, will that still be ok? And what is 3 cheese ranch? Is it just a flavoured ranch dressing? To anyone asking about the bacon- I personally would put in as much bacon as I pleased, use as much as you like, I would use 2-3 rashers