This spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot is a creamy mix of cheese, chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce that is the perfect appetizer for parties!
Buffalo Chicken Dip has been a favorite of mine for years, and now that I can make my Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot I can’t wait for the next party! Chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and spicy buffalo sauce all go into the Crock Pot and a few hours later you have a creamy, spicy, perfectly dip-able buffalo chicken dip. It’s the appetizer version of my favorite crockpot buffalo chicken and it disappears at parties!!
BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP (CROCK POT)
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Ever since I discovered crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip it’s been my go-to appetizer for parties, potlucks, and pretty much anytime I can find an excuse to make it. The creamy, cheesy, dip has just the right amount of spice from the buffalo sauce and it’s perfect for scooping up on a crisp tortilla chip, or a crunchy piece of celery.
I love to make a big batch of Buffalo Chip Dip in the Crock Pot and then combine it with other ingredients to make awesome appetizers like my Buffalo Chicken Jalapeno Poppers or Buffalo Chicken Cups.
Making slow cooker buffalo chicken dip is all about convenience. When you’re feeding a bunch of people it’s great to include some easy recipes that don’t require a lot of ingredients and don’t take a lot of time to make. My recipe for Franks Buffalo Chicken Dip (crock pot) couldn’t be any easier!
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot
- It starts with cooked, shredded chicken. You can make the chicken yourself by boiling it in a pot of water until it is cooked. then you shredded the chicken using two forks. Another alternative is using canned chicken. My favorite way to save some time and get lots of flavor is to buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it.
- The shredded chicken goes into the Crock Pot with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, and buffalo sauce. Place the lid on and let it cook for 3-4 hours on low heat or 1-2 hours on high heat, stirring every 30 minutes or so, until the whole mixture is heated through.
- You’ll know it’s ready when the cream cheese is completely melted and as you stir it everything combines into a super cheesy, creamy, spicy, dip. I like to sprinkle a little extra cheddar on top at the end, place the lid back on, and let it melt over the top before serving.
You’ve got lots of choices when it comes to serving your Buffalo Chicken Dip. I set my Crock-Pot on the table and make a big platter of veggies, like bell peppers, celery, and carrots, crackers, and tortilla chips. Then I open the lid and let everyone dig in. I don’t think I’ve ever had leftovers at the end of the night.
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Tools used to make the best Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crock Pot) recipe
Crock-Pot: I love this crock pot! The lid is very secure and I can pack it up and take it on the go if I’m heading to a potluck. This slow cooker is a workhorse in my kitchen and has worked great for years!
Rubber Spatula: Rubber spatulas are one of those kitchen tools you don’t realize how much you use until they’re all dirty. This set of three spatulas in various sizes and shapes will make cooking everything from dinner to dessert a breeze.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Combine cooked chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese in the Crock Pot and stir together.
- Place lid on an set to LOW heat for 3-4 hours or HIGH heat for 1-2 hours. Stirring every 30 minutes.
- The dip is ready when the cheese is fully melted and you no longer see chunks of cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top and place the lid back on, letting the dip continue to cook until the cheese on top is melted.
- Serve with chips, crackers, or veggies.
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Steph says
My go-to buffalo chicken dip for parties. Simple and delicious!!! I currently have it in the crockpot – thank you for sharing!!
Laura says
Mine is always greasy, I think it’s the cheddar cheese. Does anyone have any tips to get less grease, that still includes using the cheese? It’ll stir in momentarily, but always pools back up. Tastes great, just visually unappealing. It’s not like I’m not going to eat it, but just curious LOL.
Kim says
Mine did that as well… red orange grease. Very unappealing. Yuk
Lois says
Shred your own cheese makes less greasy and tates better. No film
Lisa says
I don’t put in the cheese & then you won’t get that grease. Instead, I used 2 cream cheeses. Still tastes yummy!
Tracie says
Try using a less greasy cheese like Colby or Mozzerella. My personal favorite is Colby in this dip.
Miranda says
Can you use a ranch seasoning packet?
Real Housemoms JK says
Miranda, I would make that packet into the ranch dressing before adding it to the crock pot. You don’t want to miss out on that extra creamyness!
Amanda K says
Is the buffalo sauce the Franks Red Hot? Thanks!
Real Housemoms JK says
Amanda, that is what I like to use!
Robin says
Has anyone ever used canned chicken for this recipe?
Laura says
I always use canned, works perfectly. Way less work.
Amy says
I used three cans of kirkland chicken worked great and was four cups.
cindy says
Can you make this ahead and keep it warm in the crockpot for a few hours? Having a pot luck at the office and hoping this will work.
Real Housemoms JK says
Cindy, that is what I would do too!
Christina says
What size crockpot do you use for this dip?
Real Housemoms JK says
Hey Christina! I use a 5 quart crock pot but you can use a little bigger or smaller too!
Lissette says
Very nice and easy recipe. Loved how everything came out.
Leslie says
What size crock pot? Thanks!
Real Housemoms JK says
Leslie, I use a 5 quart crock pot.
Melanie says
Great for a dinner meal by serving it on buns with a side of fries!
Bryanna says
I absolutely love this, its always a fan favorite at parties! I always like to add some scallions, ground garlic and half a packet of ranch powder too!
Carissa says
Absolutely Delicious!! You must try this recipe!! I added about 1/2-1/3 of a cup of sour cream (because I like mine a bit creamier) and I also added extra hot sauce (because I like mine spicier). I took 4 large chicken breasts and browned them quickly in a skillet. I finished them at 350° in the oven for about 35 minutes. Again – A great recipe!! Try it!!
Mehndi says
This looks so perfect for any party! I’m sure it goes fast!
Anastasia says
Made it 5 times already. Makes life easy on dips/appetizers. Even after a meal while playing games. Everyone is up for more. And your super right about no leftovers. It’s delicious!!
Lyndelle says
Sending a message from Sydney, Australia.
We’re hosting an “All American Night” to farewell a friend before she heads off for 6 weeks in the US.
I’ve been messaging a friend in Oregon about what things we should serve. She shared a link to your Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip to serve with pre dinner drinks. I decided to cook the chicken breasts this afternoon.
Love your tip on your “Buffalo Chicken Cups” link re shredding the boiled chicken in a stand mixer with a dough hook. Worked perfectly. So much easier then shredding with a fork
Can’t wait to try the finished dip tomorrow night.
Thank you for sharing
Lyndelle
Wendy Squires says
Fabulous
Kat M. says
Delicious! If you use an original crockpot, I suggest just doing the low setting it doesn’t take 3-4 hours it can do 2-3 just fine. Made this for Superbowl with the family and everyone enjoys it! Added a bit more cheese and buffalo sauce than the recipe calls for, just about 2/3 more of each. Worked like a charm! Would recommend.
Claudia says
I haven’t had buffalo chicken dip in forever, and I’ve never made it myself before, it was always brought to parties by friends. This recipe is perfect! Tastes exactly how I remember it. I used a rotisserie chicken and it was the perfect amount of chicken too. I like my dip a little bit spicier, so I added 3/4 cup of Frank’s Red Hot and then added more here and there to taste.
C says
I have a large amount of pulled pork left over from a benefit. Do you think that would work instead of chicken?
Jennifer Kimmel says
That would be amazing! I would use it!
Rosie says
Could you use frozen chicken breast and put straight into crockpot?
Jennifer Kimmel says
Hello Rosie! This recipe calls for cooked chicken. You can absolutely cook your chicken in the crockpot but do that before adding the other dip ingredients.