Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable Version)

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

# Components:

→ 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

→ Meats

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

# Directions:

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 cooking to ensure even melting and consistency.
04 - Once the dip is fully melted and bubbling around the edges, give it a final stir for uniform texture.
05 - Sprinkle with extra cheese and chopped scallions if desired.
06 - Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in one pot with barely any effort, leaving you free to actually enjoy your guests instead of hovering over the stove.
  • The slow cooker does all the work, melting everything into a creamy, spicy mixture that stays warm and ready whenever people want more.
  • You can adjust the heat level on the fly, making it as mild or as fiery as your crowd can handle.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese before adding it is non negotiable, cold chunks will sit stubbornly in the dip and refuse to blend no matter how much you stir.
  • Stirring halfway through ensures even melting and prevents the cheese from scorching on the bottom where the heat concentrates.
  • If the dip seems too thick after cooking, whisk in a splash of milk or extra ranch to loosen it up without losing any flavor.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor without any extra work.
  • Cube the cream cheese into small pieces before adding it to the slow cooker so it melts faster and more evenly.
  • Stir the dip right before serving to redistribute any oil that may have separated on top and make it look irresistible again.
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