Description
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and cheesy appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, and a blend of cheeses, it’s slow-cooked to a warm, melty perfection and served with chips or veggies for dipping.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup hot sauce, Franks RedHot recommended
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons sliced green onions, divided
- 3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 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 for a creamy texture.
- 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 well combined.
- Slow Cook the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on the high setting for 2 to 2 ½ hours or on the 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 the cooked dip. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese on top. Cover and cook on high until the cheese melts, about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons of blue cheese and 1 tablespoon of green onions. Serve the dip hot with tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ranch dressing with blue cheese dressing for a stronger flavor.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce depending on your spice preference.
- The dip can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the low setting for up to 1 hour after cooking.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
- If you don’t have a slow cooker, bake the dip in an oven-safe dish at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
