Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is creamy, cheesy, tangy, and has just the right amount of spice. It couldn’t be easier to make this game day recipe and it always disappears before any other appetizer! Grab some chips and get ready to dig into your new favorite cheesy dip.
What’s in this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This easy party dip calls for just a handful of simple and inexpensive ingredients!
- Cream Cheese: You can use low fat cream cheese, but your results might not be as thick and creamy as they’d be with a full fat cream cheese.
- Chicken Breast: You’ll need about 1 pound of shredded chicken for this easy recipe.
- Buffalo Sauce: Send this recipe over the top with homemade buffalo sauce! Your favorite store-bought brand will also work well of course.
- Ranch Dressing: I’m a big fan of homemade recipes like my favorite ranch dressing.
- Cheddar Cheese: For the best flavor and consistency, consider shaving the cheese fresh off the block.
- Green Onions: This is an optional garnish that I highly recommend! Green onions lend the best touch of fresh flavor to the savory dip.
- Blue Cheese: Buffalo and blue cheese go together famously, so this is a garnish that just makes sense!
PRO TIP: Cut the cream cheese into cubes so that it melts evenly.
What’s the best chicken to use?
You will need a pound of shredded chicken, or about 3 cups, for this recipe. You can buy shredded chicken or use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken. Alternatively, you can oven bake some chicken breasts, or cook in your Instant Pot or Crockpot and shred those. I prefer to use breast meat, but you can use thigh or a mixture of both.
This Crockpot buffalo chicken dip will keep warm in the Crockpot for up to 2 hours, so it’s a great option if you are feeding a crowd at a party!
Love this recipe but don’t have a slow cooker? Be sure to check out my Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip as well as my oven baked version too! You don’t have to go without!
I love to add blue cheese to this dip! You can top the dip with the blue cheese just before serving, or add it to the top with the shredded cheddar and let it get nice and melted.
How to Store/Reheat
Once your buffalo chicken dip cools to room temperature, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For the best results, I recommend reheating back in the Crockpot until warmed through. The microwave also works well if you need it reheated quicker.
How to Freeze
Store cooled buffalo dip in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge prior to reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This slow cooker buffalo chicken dip can be served up as a sharing appetizer with anything you can dip! Try it with:
- Garlic Parmesan Baked Tortilla Chips
- Tequila Lime Tortilla Chips
- Mexican Cheese Crackers
- Bacon Wrapped Crackers
More Game Day Appetizer Recipes We Love
- Grilled Chicken Wings
- Homemade Soft Pretzels
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
- Crockpot Queso Cheese Dip
- Nachos Supreme
- Taco Dip
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature, cubed
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast shredded
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- ¾ cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- Green onions sliced, for garnish (optional)
- Blue cheese crumbled, for garnish (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Place cubed cream cheese inside the crock of slow cooker. Top with shredded chicken, Buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 pound cooked chicken breast, 1 cup Buffalo sauce, ¾ cup ranch dressing, 2 cups cheddar cheese
- Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours, or until heated through. Stir dip together until well-mixed, top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks, garnished with green onions and/or blue cheese crumbles, if desired.Green onions, Blue cheese
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes so that it melts evenly.
- For best results, soften the cream cheese before using. I like to take it out of the fridge about an hour before making this recipe.
- I like to use cheddar cheese in this dip, but most shredded cheeses like Jack or Mozzarella will work well.
Nutrition Information
Great recipe, easy to make and delicious. I was out of Franks Buffalo sauce so I used Sweet Baby Rays Buffalo Sauce.
Glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, Judy!
How long can this be stored in the fridge?
Hi, this will keep well for up to 3 days!
Yummy, & easy. Everyone at work loved this dip!!!
Thanks for sharing!!