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Creamy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip — A Must-Have Party Favorite
When it comes to game-day snacks, party apps, or cozy nights in, Buffalo Chicken Dip never disappoints. This slow-cooker version turns classic wing-flavored goodness into a rich, cheesy, spicy dip that’s effortless to prepare and impossible not to love. Whether you’re serving it with veggies, chips, crackers, or even bread, this dip brings bold flavor with minimal fuss.
Made with shredded chicken, melty cream cheese, zesty wing sauce, and creamy dressing, this recipe captures all the heat and flavor of Buffalo wings — without all the mess. It’s especially perfect for gatherings because you can keep it warm right in the slow cooker and let guests help themselves throughout the party.
Why You’ll Love This Dip
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Easy prep: Just mix the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work.
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Rich, bold flavor: With buffalo sauce and creamy cheeses, every bite has heat and tang.
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Versatile: Serve it with chips, veggies, crackers, bread, or anything you like for dipping.
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Party-ready: Keeps warm in the crock pot so guests can graze all night.
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie, leftover, or canned all work).
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2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing if you prefer).
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⅔ cup buffalo wing sauce (adjust for spice preference).
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, or your favorite).
How to Make It
1. Combine Everything:
Add the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch (or blue cheese) dressing, buffalo sauce, and shredded cheese to your slow cooker.
2. Cook Until Melty and Hot:
Set your slow cooker on low and cook for about 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until everything is hot, bubbly, and fully combined.
3. Serve Warm:
Scoop into bowls or serve right from the slow cooker. This dip pairs beautifully with veggies, tortilla chips, crackers, or chunks of warm bread.
Serving Ideas & Tips
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Make it spicier: Add extra hot sauce or cayenne powder.
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Cheese finish: Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
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Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few days; reheat until warm.
- Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of those recipes that every crowd loves. It’s warm, creamy, tangy, and just spicy enough to get people coming back for more — and the slow cooker makes it practically effortless
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken (or 2 (10-12.5 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained)
- 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
- ⅔ cup buffalo wing sauce (more or less for your desired level of spiciness)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice, I usually use cheddar or Colby Jack)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and heat on low for 1-2 hours or until hot and bubbly. Stirring occasionally.
- Serve with veggies, crackers, chips, etc.
Nutrition
- One 12 ounce container of Buffalo Wing Sauce, Medium
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- Made with real ingredients including aged red cayenne peppers, natural butter flavor, and garlic
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- No synthetic colors
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