Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable View)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with melted cheese and tangy sauce—perfect for game days and gatherings.

# What You'll 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

→ Condiments & Sauces

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 Make It:

01 - Place cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing into the slow cooker bowl.
02 - Stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 2 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting and consistency.
04 - Once melted and bubbling, give the dip a final stir to achieve uniform texture.
05 - Sprinkle with extra cheese and chopped scallions if desired. Transfer to serving vessel and keep warm until consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It practically makes itself while you handle everything else, no hovering or stirring required.
  • The balance of creamy, tangy, and spicy hits every craving at once without feeling too heavy.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, which means you can enjoy it again the next day without any guilt.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese, cold cubes take forever to melt and leave you with a lumpy dip.
  • Stir halfway through or the edges will cook faster than the center and you'll end up with uneven texture.
  • 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 cut down on prep time, the seasoning it already has adds extra flavor.
  • Cube the cream cheese small so it melts faster and blends more smoothly into the dip.
  • Taste before serving and adjust the buffalo sauce or ranch to match your crowd's preferences.
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