Description
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for game days or parties. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese, this dip is slow-cooked to perfection for a warm and flavorful dish that pairs wonderfully with chips, bread, or fresh 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 Garnish
- ¾ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ¾ cups 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 softened cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing. It’s okay if a few small lumps 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. Stir with a spatula until combined.
- Slow Cook the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 2 to 2 ½ hours or low setting for 3 to 3 ½ hours. The dip should be hot and reach at least 160ºF (71ºC).
- Add More Cheese: Stir to combine. Sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar cheese and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and cook on the high setting until the cheese is melted, about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with 2 tablespoons of blue cheese and 1 tablespoon of green onions. Serve hot with tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Notes
- Use cooked shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the hot sauce quantity or substitute with a milder sauce.
- The dip can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the low setting for up to 1 hour before serving.
- For a thicker dip, reduce the ranch dressing slightly.
- Serve with sturdy dippers like toasted baguette slices to hold the cheesy dip well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
