Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip made effortlessly in the slow cooker—perfect for any gathering.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ Protein

05 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast

→ Sauces

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
09 - Additional shredded cheese for topping

# Directions:

01 - Add cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing to slow cooker bowl.
02 - Stir all ingredients until evenly combined and no visible lumps remain.
03 - Cover slow cooker and set to low setting. Cook for 2 hours, stirring halfway through cooking time to ensure even melting.
04 - Check that mixture is completely melted and bubbling throughout. Give final stir to achieve uniform consistency.
05 - Sprinkle with additional cheese and fresh scallions if desired. Transfer to serving bowl and maintain on warm setting. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It cooks itself while you do absolutely anything else, no stirring or watching required.
  • The balance of heat and creaminess makes it impossible to stop at one scoop.
  • You can double the batch in a bigger slow cooker and it still turns out perfect every time.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese before adding it is non-negotiable, cold cream cheese turns into stubborn lumps that won't melt.
  • Stirring halfway through is the secret to even melting, otherwise you'll get pockets of unmelted cheese at the bottom.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor without any extra effort.
  • Line your slow cooker with a liner or spray it well with nonstick spray to make cleanup a breeze.
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