Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is perfect for those times when you need a fantastic appetizer, but you have zero energy to go all out. Just a few basic ingredients and a quick trip in the slow cooker, and this dip is done! It’s wonderfully creamy, slightly spicy, and has that classic tang that we all love in a good buffalo chicken situation.
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My Buffalo Chicken Dip is my all-time favorite go-to when I need to bring something to a get together with friends and I just don’t have the energy or time to do a lot. It’s basically a dump recipe. All that needs to be chopped is the green onions and a few fresh herbs. And, if you don’t feel like that, you can buy everything pre-chopped at the store!
slow cooker buffalo chicken dip ingredients
- Cream Cheese – For that lovely creaminess factor.
- Cooked Chicken – Another perfect reason to grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.
- Frank’s Hot Sauce – It’s the classic.
- Duke’s Mayonnaise – The only mayonnaise I use. It’s the best. That is all.
- Sour Cream – Full fat, please. It tastes better, melts better, mixes better.
- Ranch Seasoning – Use your favorite!
- Cheddar Cheese – Grate it yourself. Do not use the pre-shredded stuff.
- Monterey Jack Cheese – Ditto. From above.
- Green Onions – For a pop of green and great flavor.
- Fresh Parsley – To add a little more color and to help cut through the creaminess.
- Fresh Chives – Adds a little more onion flavor and color.
- Blue Cheese and Bacon Bits, For Garnish – Totally optional. Totally delicious.
how to make buffalo chicken dip
This is going to be so good. All you have to do is throw everything into the slow cooker.
The prep work for this recipe is almost non-existent. If you want to skip any chopping at all, simply buy the ingredients pre-chopped at the store. Rotisserie chicken meat, chopped green onions, minced herbs are readily available and would take the 5 minute prep down to zero.
All that’s left to do is grab the slow cooker, plug it in, and throw the ingredients into the cooker bowl. Before setting it and forgetting it, give everything a good mix. Set the slow cooker to high and this dip comes together quickly. Every once in a while, come by and give it a good stir.
My slow cooker melts everything in about 40 minutes so I give it an hour on the recipe card below because everyone has a different slow cooker.
The dip is ready to serve when everything has completely melted and all of the ingredients are combined until smooth.
buffalo chicken dip serving ideas
Let me count thy ways you could enjoy this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip.
- With Crunchy Crostini or Pieces of Sliced Baguette
- On Tortillas Chips
- Your Favorite Corn Chips
- Sliced Veggies – Carrots, Celery, Cucumber
- Smeared On A Flour Tortilla
- On An Old Shoe (It could make anything taste good)
I always serve this with a side of ranch dip. You can never go wrong with extra ranch dip. It’s like you can’t have enough cheese on a nacho. It’s food math.
recipe frequently asked questions
Absolutely!
For the oven, combine all the ingredients into a lightly greased baking dish. Bake at 350°, stir often, and cook until everything is melted.
For the stovetop, combine all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed dutch oven and cook over medium. Stir often and until everything is melted and combined.
Should you have any leftovers, I have several great ideas!
-Spread the dip in between two pieces of bread and add cheese for a fun twist on a grilled cheese sandwich.
-Roll into your favorite tortillas and bake in the oven until crispy for taquitos.
-Spread over a large tortilla, add more cheese, toast in a skillet for an amazing quesadilla.
-Turn into pinwheels using your favorite wraps or tortillas.
-Buffalo Chicken Dip Nachos. I’m gonna leave that gem of an idea right here.
-Toss with your favorite pasta!
-And, should you be looking for a light option, a scoop on top of a big green salad would be amazing. I would just be sure to crumble some extra blue cheese on top and add bacon.
Moral of the story: There are many options should you have leftovers!
tips, tricks, and variations
- I love using a rotisserie chicken for this recipe. The flavor is superior to using canned or boiled chicken found in a lot of Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipes.
- Cube the cream cheese before putting it into the slow cooker. It helps with mixing and melting.
- If you want this buffalo chicken dip to be spicer, add cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes to your taste.
- The best ranch dip ever is half a cup Duke’s Mayo, half a cup full fat sour cream, and 3 tablespoons of ranch seasoning.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded I used a rotisserie chicken
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, cut into cubes
- ¾-1 cup Frank's Hot Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup full fat sour cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 3 green onions, finely diced
- 2-4 tbsp fresh chives and parsley, minced
- blue cheese crumbles and bacon bits, for garnish
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except the blue cheese and bacon to a slow cooker bowl. Stir everything together.
- Cook on high for about an hour, stirring often, or until everything is melted and combined.
- Top with blue cheese crumbles, bacon bits, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For the stovetop, combine all the ingredients into a heavy-bottomed dutch oven and cook over medium. Stir often and until everything is melted and combined. If you want a spicier dip, add cayenne pepper or crush red pepper flakes to your taste.
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