Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip made effortlessly in the slow cooker with cheese and buffalo sauce.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Proteins

05 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast

→ Sauces & Condiments

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Garnishes

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
09 - Extra shredded cheese for topping

# How-To:

01 - Add cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing to the slow cooker bowl.
02 - Stir all ingredients together until well combined and no streaks of cream cheese remain.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting and consistent texture.
04 - Once fully melted and bubbling, give the dip a final stir to achieve smooth, creamy texture.
05 - Sprinkle with extra cheese and chopped scallions if desired. Transfer to serving bowl and maintain warm setting if available.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It practically makes itself while you do anything else, no babysitting required.
  • The slow cooker keeps it warm and gooey for hours, so latecomers still get the best bites.
  • You can double or triple it without any extra effort, just a bigger pot.
  • It tastes like something from a restaurant but uses ingredients you probably already have.
02 -
  • Soften the cream cheese before you start or you'll be stirring forever trying to break up cold chunks.
  • Stir it halfway through cooking, or the cheese on the edges can get crusty while the middle stays cold.
  • If it looks too thick after cooking, stir in a splash of milk or extra ranch to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor without any extra work.
  • Cube the cream cheese small so it melts faster and blends smoother.
  • Taste it before serving and adjust the buffalo sauce or ranch to match your crowd's heat tolerance.
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