Home » CourseBuffalo Chicken Dip Crockpot Recipe Pin RecipeRate RecipeJanuary 19, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Creamy mix of cheese, chicken and hot sauce, that makes the perfect game day party snack. This buffalo chicken dip can be cooked and kept warm in a slow cooker. Jump to Recipe Crockpot buffalo chicken dip is a great appetizer or party food, that can be served at dinner parties, family gatherings, or game days. It only uses 6 simple ingredients and can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time. This scrumptious combination of juicy chicken, zingy ranch dressing, hot buffalo sauce and cheese is everyone’s favorite. You can even make this crowd-pleasing party snack in the oven, if you prefer. This is the best buffalo chicken dip crockpot recipe and you can serve it with chips, crackers, veggies or toasted white bread at your next party. Table of Contents What is Buffalo Chicken Dip? Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructionsMake AheadOven Baked Buffalo Wings Dip Recipe Tips More Delicious Warm Dip RecipesMore Crockpot RecipesHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsBuffalo Chicken Dip Crockpot Recipe What is Buffalo Chicken Dip? This game day and super bowl party staple is a creamy mixture of cream cheese, ranch dressing, shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, green onions and cheese. It is basically the dip version of buffalo chicken wings. Crockpot buffalo chicken dip pairs well with corn chips, crackers, toasted white bread and fresh veggie sticks. Notable: creamy and spicy chicken dip that can be served as an appetizer or party food, all the flavor of buffalo chicken wings without the mess Main Ingredients: cream cheese, cheddar cheese, spicy buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, chicken breasts, green onions, blue cheese crumbles (optional) Cooking Method: Crockpot (slow cooker) Cooking Time: prep time 10 minutes, cook time 90 minutes Pairs well with: tortilla chips, pita chips, toasted white bread, bell peppers, celery sticks, carrot sticks Diets: keto friendly, gluten free Special Equipment Needed: slow cooker, cooking spoon or spatula Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for this crockpot buffalo chicken dip in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this buffalo chicken dip recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese (cut into pieces) 3 cups grated cheddar cheese (divided) ¾ cup buffalo sauce 1 cup ranch dressing 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast ½ cup chopped green onions Optional Garnish blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions Variations and Substitutions Cheese: Substitute shredded cheddar with Monterrey Jack or mozzarella cheese, if you like. We do recommend shredding your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Cooked Chicken: You can use oven baked chicken breasts, meat from a rotisserie chicken or even canned chicken for this delicious dip. Hot Sauce: Use your favorite brand of buffalo sauce, such as Frank’s or Texas Pete, for example. Adjust Spiciness: In case you like your dip a bit more on the milder side, reduce the amount of hot sauce by a ¼ cup and add a ¼ cup more ranch dressing or sour cream. You can also add buffalo sauce by ¼ cups full until you find your right amount of spice. Blue Cheese: You can leave out the blue cheese completely, if you prefer. A great way to dial up the blue cheese flavor is by substituting a 1/4 cup of ranch with blue cheese dressing. Moreover you can add some extra blue cheese crumbs directly into the dip. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love this buffalo chicken dip crockpot recipe, try our Easy Homemade Ranch Dip Recipe. You’ll love it because this cool, creamy and zingy dip pairs perfectly with spicy chicken dip. Andrea says…. If you are looking for a scrumptious vegetarian game day dip, try my Easy Cheesy Jalapeño Dip. Fresh jalapenos and cheese dip? That’s a winning combination! It’s like a jalapeno popper dip. Recommended Tools Links to our favorite tools are affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link we may get a tiny portion of the sale. Crockpot — This recipe requires a slow cooker. We use a 6 qt. basic Crockpot brand slow cooker. It works wonderfully. If you’re planning to take your Crockpot to potlucks you’ll want to check out this one that has a locking lid. A slow cooker has an inner pot called the crock. Neither the crock nor the lid are oven safe on most machines. Do not put them in the oven. Instructions This section shows how to cook the best buffalo chicken dip in the slow cooker, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Firstly combine cream cheese, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and the chicken breast in the bowl of a quart crock pot. Then stir until blended thoroughly. COOK: Cook on high heat for 1-2 hours, or until heated through. Afterwards stir well before topping with the remaining cheese. Put the lid back on the pot, then cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is fully melted. ADD CHEESE AND SERVE: Finally, garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions. Then serve with chips, toasted baguette, or raw vegetables. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love spicy chicken appetizers then you’ll love our Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings. Bursting with flavor, these spicy chicken wings are not only a perfect appetizer but can also be served as a great weeknight meal. Make Ahead You can assemble this crockpot hot dip recipe up to 2 days ahead of time. Make sure to cover tightly with cling wrap and keep in the refrigerator until ready to cook. Oven Baked Buffalo Wings Dip You can also cook this perfect appetizer in the oven if you prefer. Blend all the dip ingredients in a mixing bowl and then transfer the dip to a shallow baking dish. Make sure to soften the cream cheese first, in order for it to blend properly with the other ingredients. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes at 375ºF. Top with blue cheese crumbles if desired and serve. Stef says…. Buffalo chicken dip is our go-to appetizer during football season. However, if I want to mix it up a little I make these delicious and easy recipes for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs or Buffalo Chicken Fries. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best crock pot buffalo chicken dip. Tip: For best results use freshly cooked chicken breast. Tip: Grate your own cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives and therefore does not provide the same amazing flavor as freshly grated cheese. Tip: Taste your dip mixture before cooking, to adjust spiciness. Add more hot sauce for a spicier version, or dial down the heat by adding some sour cream, mayonnaise or more ranch dressing. More Delicious Warm Dip Recipes If you love this buffalo dip recipe, then you’ll enjoy our 7 layer dip or nacho cheese dip as well as these delicious homemade dip recipes: Easy Hot Cheesy Pizza Dip Recipe Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip With Cream Cheese Rotel Dip with Sausage Crack Corn Dip More Crockpot Recipes Have you tried any of our other scrumptious slow cooker recipes? They are perfect if you love easy and flavorful recipes, that require a minimum of hands-on preparation. Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Pasta (Viral TikTok Recipe) Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup Recipe How To Store Refrigerate: Store leftover dip in an airtight container, ziploc bag, or bowl covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze: Transfer your leftover slow cooker buffalo chicken dip to a freezer-safe container or ziploc freezer bag and then freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: A great way to thaw easy crockpot buffalo chicken dip leftovers is overnight in the fridge. How To Reheat Reheat buffalo chicken wings dip leftovers in a microwave safe dish in the microwave or in a baking dish in the oven, until heated through and bubbly. Common Questions What is the best type of cooked chicken meat to use for this easy buffalo chicken dip? As a matter of fact you can pretty much use any kind of cooked chicken. It all comes down to personal preference. We love using cooked chicken breast. Simply season boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook in the oven at 400ºF for 25 minutes or until they reach 165ºF at the thickest part. Then shred or cut into small pieces. Additionally, you can use the breast meat of a rotisserie chicken or canned chicken breast is another great option. What is the best brand of hot sauce for this crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe? We love using Frank’s Red Hot Wing Sauce for this cheesy dip. However, you can also try other hot wing sauces such as Texas Pete, Crystal, or Anchor Bar. What do I serve this spicy and creamy dip with? The best part about this amazing super bowl buffalo chicken dip: it goes with almost everything. Serve this delicious appetizer with freshly cut veggies, such as celery sticks, baby carrots, cucumber slices or bell pepper sticks, for example. There are also lots of choices when it comes to chips and crackers. This delicious blend of chicken, cheese and hot sauce tastes great with tortilla chips, tostadas, salty crackers, pita chips or toasted French bread slices. How do I serve spicy chicken dip? Our favorite way to serve this dip is directly in the slow cooker. If you have an outlet close to your serving table, keep the crockpot plugged in and on the warm setting. This keeps your dip warm and melty for everyone to enjoy. If not, simply leaving the dip in the warm crockpot insert should keep it warm and gooey, as well. 5 from 1 vote Buffalo Chicken Dip Crockpot Recipe Course Appetizer Cuisine American, keto Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes Print Pin Rate 14 servings Creamy mix of cheese, chicken and hot sauce, that makes the perfect game day party snack. This buffalo chicken dip can be cooked and kept warm in a slow cooker. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentslow cookercooking spoon or spatula Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 8 oz cream cheese cut into pieces▢ 3 cups cheddar cheese grated and divided▢ ¾ cup buffalo sauce▢ 1 cup ranch dressing▢ 3 cups cooked chicken breast shredded▢ ½ cup green onions chopped▢ blue cheese crumbles optional InstructionsIn the bowl of a crockpot, combine cream cheese, 2 cups of cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and the chicken breast. Stir ingredients together until well blended. Cook on high heat for 60-90 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. After a good stir, top with remaining cheddar cheese and put the lid back on the pot. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is fully melted. Finally, garnish with blue cheese crumbles and green onions. Serve with chips, toasted baguette, or raw vegetables. NotesServing Suggestions: Fresh chopped vegetables: cut up carrots, bell peppers or celery Chips: tortilla chips or pita chips Bread: crusty bread, baguette Tips For best results use freshly cooked chicken breast. Grate your own cheese. Pre-grated cheese contains additives and therefore does not provide the same amazing flavor as freshly grated cheese. Taste your dip mixture before cooking, to adjust spiciness. Add more hot sauce for a spicier version, or dial down the heat by adding some sour cream, mayonnaise or more ranch dressing. NutritionCalories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 0.5mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet