Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is wonderfully creamy, slightly spicy, and has that classic tang that we all love! It's a fantastic, easy appetizer, with a few basic ingredients and a quick trip in the slow cooker!
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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.
This recipe is so easy and has minimal prep. It's basically a dump and go recipe.
The flavor is incredible. If you're a fan of buffalo wings and a melt, cheesy dip, you will fall in love with this!
Everyone loves it and it's the perfect appetizer for any occasion! Kids and adults alike swarm to this slow cooker buffalo chicken dip. For game days, holidays, weekend get togethers with friends, it's just the perfect thing!
Ingredients
Cream Cheese - For that lovely creaminess factor and it helps create the cheese sauce.
Cooked Chicken - Another perfect reason to grab a rotisserie chicken at the store.
Frank's Hot Sauce - It's the classic hot sauce for wings - the perfect amount of heat and tang.
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 - Because ranch and buffalo chicken go together like peas and carrots. Use your favorite!
Cheddar Cheese and Monterey Jack - For melty, ooey-gooey, cheesy wonderfulness.
Green Onions - For a pop of green and great flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
The Chicken - I prefer using rotisserie, but canned or your leftover chicken from the week would be fantastic.
Make it spicy - If you want this buffalo chicken dip to be spicer, add cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes to your taste.
Cheeses - Play with the cheeses and use what you love. Anything that melts well would be great.
Tips and Tricks
Cube the cream cheese before putting it into the slow cooker. It helps with mixing and melting.
The best semi-homemade ranch dip ever is half a cup Duke's Mayo, half a cup full fat sour cream, and 3 tablespoons of ranch seasoning.
Shred the cheese yourself. Do not use a pre-shredded cheese. The anti-caking agents in the pre-shredded stuff will turn this dip into a gloopy mess.
Serve it right out of the slow cooker! The slow cooker buffalo chicken dip the ultimate in easy cleanup. Let guest spoon it straight out of the slow cooker bowl. You can keep it warm that way, too!
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 3 green onions, finely diced
- 2-4 tablespoon 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.
Nutrition
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
- Spooned Onto Slider Buns
- Your Favorite Corn Chips
- Sliced Veggies - Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Sweet Peppers
- Smeared On A Flour Tortilla or Pita bread
- 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.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Leftover slow cooker buffalo chicken dip can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
To reheat, simply warm in the microwave or on the stove top. A splash of milk or broth can be added to loosen the dip up just a bit.
Freezer Instructions: Freeze this dip in an airtight container for up to 3 months. The trick here is to thaw it out slowly when you're ready to use it. And, I mean slowly. Put in the fridge a day or two before reheating. This will prevent separation.
Fun Leftover Ideas
Should you have any leftover slow cooker buffalo chicken dip, I have several fun 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!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip in the oven or stovetop?
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-low heat. Stir often and until everything is melted and combined.
Is this dip gluten-free?
Yes! No worries at all with that dietary concern!
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Gina says
Fantastic for a get together or watching sports!
Can dip crusty bread or chips or tortillas in it!
Rufus says
I'm so glad you liked it!