This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip requires only five basic ingredients, 10 minutes of prep, and your trusty slow cooker! It’s cheesy, a little spicy, and perfect for whipping up before a party or a game.
Want more quick dips for your next party? Check out my Homemade Rotel Dip, Taco Dip, and Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Dip!
Table of Contents
- Why we love this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe ingredients:
- How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip in a crockpot:
- Variations and Tips
- How to store this buffalo dip recipe:
- Can I freeze this dip?
- Serving suggestions:
- More easy appetizers you’ll love:
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a total game-changer when it comes to easy, crowd-pleasing appetizers. It’s an almost hands-off version of my Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe but still just as delicious!
You only need a handful of simple ingredients — toss everything into the slow cooker, set it to low heat, and you’re done!
This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my favorite go-to appetizers for any occasion, from an office potluck to game day! Make it ahead of time for a low-stress appetizer that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Why we love this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip:
- Low-stress: Waited until the last minute to think of an appetizer? No worries! This dip only takes 2 hours to cook in the crockpot, so you can easily throw everything together, and keep it warm until guests arrive.
- Make-ahead friendly: You can prep all the ingredients up to 2 days in advance, pop everything in the slow cooker, and leave it in the fridge until you’re ready to cook it!
- Perfect for parties: This chicken dip recipe makes 12 servings, so it’s perfect for larger gatherings! You can even double or triple the batch depending on how many people you have.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe ingredients:
- Cream cheese: You’ll need one block of cream cheese for this recipe, not the kind that comes in a tub! I use full-fat cream cheese, but you could use low-fat cream cheese if you prefer. Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it melts more easily!
- Chicken breast: Using pre-cooked shredded chicken makes this recipe a breeze! Use your favorite basic shredded chicken recipe (or try my Crockpot Shredded Chicken), rotisserie chicken, or canned chicken if you’re in a pinch.
- Mozzarella cheese: shred your own for the best melt-ability!
- Buffalo wing sauce: Go for a classic buffalo wing sauce like Frank’s Redhot sauce for that classic buffalo wing flavor!
- Ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing): Any basic ranch dressing will work for this recipe.
- Spices: I use a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a bit of flavor!
- Optional garnishes: You can get creative with this part, but I like to sprinkle some blue cheese crumbles and green onions on top of the buffalo dip!
How to make Buffalo Chicken Dip in a crockpot:
This chicken dip is so easy to make! Just follow the step-by-step instructions below. For the complete recipe instructions, jump down to the recipe card!
- Cube the cream cheese block into pieces.
- Toss the cream cheese and the rest of the ingredients into the slow cooker.
- Stir everything together.
- Set to low heat, cover, and let it cook.
Variations and Tips
- If mozzarella isn’t your thing, you can substitute pepper jack, cheddar cheese, or Colby jack for a slightly different flavor. It will still be delicious!
- If you’re serving this dip at a party and don’t want to make it too spicy for your guests, opt for a lesser amount and set out a bottle of hot sauce or buffalo sauce for guests to add to their dip!
How to store this buffalo dip recipe:
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or bake in the oven.
Can I freeze this dip?
Absolutely! Store it in a freezer-safe container wrapped in plastic wrap and again in foil to keep it airtight. The dip will last in the freezer for up to 3 months!
When you’re ready to eat it, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and warm it up in the microwave or bake it. For baking, place leftover dip in an oven-safe dish wrapped in foil and bake at 350ºF for 15-20 minutes. If you’re in a pinch, you can even reheat from frozen and add a few minutes to the microwave or baking time!
Serving suggestions:
I love serving this delicious dip with some celery sticks, carrot sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips for easy scooping!
More easy appetizers you’ll love:
- Easy Homemade Cheese Sauce recipe — perfect for an appetizer spread!
- Ham and Cheese Sliders — these always go quickly!
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings — the best way to make crispy wings.
- Pizza Rolls — we love these for lunches, too!
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese (8 oz/250 grams) room temperature
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast (about 2 breasts) 300 grams
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓-½ cup buffalo wing sauce (⅓ for good heat, ½ for spicier)
- ⅓ cup ranch dressing (you can also sub with blue cheese dressing)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- blue cheese crumbles and green onions for garnish as desired
- veggies and crackers for serving
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 2-4 quart slow cooker.
- Cut cream cheese into 6-8 pieces and add to the slow cooker with shredded chicken, mozzarella, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Cover and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours (this will depend on your slow cooker), until the cheese has melted and cream cheese is soft.
- Stir until completely combined and taste. Adjust seasonings to your tastes (adding salt and pepper if needed — you can reduce the heat by adding more ranch, or increase by adding more buffalo sauce)
- Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and/or green onions and serve with veggies and crackers.
Notes
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Trisha M. Harrington says
I made it New Years Day, it was easy and I had all the ingredients. It was a new treat while watching football. My husband and I loved it. Will definitely make it again. Thank you.
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you Trisha!