When game day rolls around or guests start arriving hungry, this buffalo chicken dip in a crock pot always saves the day. It’s hot, cheesy, and spicy in the most craveable way like the flavor of wings without the mess. Best part? The slow cooker does all the work.
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Why I’m Obsessed With This Dip
Wings Vibes, Crock Pot Ease
You get all the bold, tangy flavor of buffalo wings… without bones, napkins, or sauce-smeared fingers. It’s creamy, meaty, cheesy and practically stirs itself while you get the rest of the snacks ready.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Simple + Spicy
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s or your favorite)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers for dipping
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot
Easy Steps
- Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, and 1 cup cheddar to your crock pot. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1–2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes to melt everything evenly.
- Once the dip is smooth and bubbly, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar on top. Cover again until melted.
- Top with sliced green onions and serve hot with chips, veggies, or bread.
Ely’s Crock Pot Tips For Success
- Full-fat cream cheese = extra creamy dip
- Stir during cooking to avoid clumps of unmelted cheese
- Flip your crock pot to WARM at parties to keep it gooey for hours
What To Serve It With
Pile this dip high next to tortilla chips, celery, and buttery crackers. For a cozy meal spread, add air fryer zucchini and this comforting brisket mac and cheese.
Or try it as a snack side with these Mexican tostadas de carne asada for a spicy flavor combo.
Creative Ways To Use Leftovers
- Spread it on toast or sandwich buns
- Toss it into hot pasta for buffalo mac
- Scoop it into baked potatoes
- Make next-day quesadillas with extra cheese
- Dollop onto romaine for a buffalo chicken salad
FAQs
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Store the dip in the fridge and reheat it in your crock pot on LOW for about an hour.
What’s the best chicken to use?
Rotisserie chicken is quick and flavorful, but any cooked shredded chicken works.
Can I freeze leftovers?
You can, but the texture might change slightly. Reheat slowly and stir well.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
Description
This buffalo chicken dip in a crock pot is creamy, spicy, and loaded with cheesy goodness. Perfect for game days or cozy get-togethers — it practically makes itself.
Ingredients
4 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup buffalo sauce
1 cup ranch dressing
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Tortilla chips, celery sticks, or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
1. Combine chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch, and 1 cup of cheddar in your Crock Pot. Stir well.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1–2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes.
3. Once smooth, sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar over the top. Cover until melted.
4. Garnish with green onions and serve hot with your favorite dippers.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for a richer flavor.
Rotisserie chicken is a quick shortcut.
Keep warm on the WARM setting at parties to stay gooey.
Great leftovers for toast, pasta, or quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 221
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 646mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 61mg