Description
A creamy, spicy, and cheesy Buffalo chicken dip made effortlessly in a slow cooker. Perfect for game day, parties, or a cozy night in, this crowd-pleasing appetizer combines shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheese for a warm and melty treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella preferred)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Garnishes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start with cooked, shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken pulled into bite-sized pieces to ensure even mixing and consistent texture throughout the dip.
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add softened cream cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, shredded cheese, and garlic powder. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Stir the dip halfway through the cooking process to promote even heating and melting of the cheese.
- Final Stir and Serve: Once the dip is hot and bubbly, give it one last stir to incorporate any melted cheese from the edges. Then sprinkle chopped green onions or chives over the top for a fresh, flavorful finish before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to help it melt smoothly and quickly.
- Shred chicken finely for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce amount gradually to control the spice level.
- Keep the slow cooker lid closed as much as possible to retain heat and cook evenly.
- Stir the dip about halfway through cooking to prevent cheese from sticking to the bottom and ensure even melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, slow cooker dip, Crock Pot appetizer, game day dip, spicy chicken dip, cheesy dip