Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable version)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with melted cheeses, perfect for sharing at gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast (rotisserie or poached)

→ Dairy

02 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup ranch dressing
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese (optional)

→ Sauces & Flavorings

07 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce

→ Optional Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions

# Directions:

01 - Place shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese into the slow cooker.
02 - Stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking, until the dip is hot and bubbly throughout.
04 - Stir well before serving to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
05 - Sprinkle chives or green onions and blue cheese on top if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it cooking lets you actually enjoy your own party instead of being stuck in the kitchen
  • The slow cooker magic transforms simple ingredients into something people will assume you slaved over
02 -
  • Stirring halfway through is crucial, otherwise the cheese on top forms a skin and the bottom stays separated
  • Low and slow is the way to go, high heat can cause the dairy to separate and turn grainy
03 -
  • Cutting your cream cheese into small cubes before adding it helps it melt faster and more evenly
  • If you need to speed things up, you can start on high for 30 minutes then switch to low