Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a game day staple that’s made with just 5 ingredients. It’s super easy to make for a last minute super bowl party, or for whenever you’re craving Buffalo chicken dip.
If you need more crock pot dip ideas, try my cheeseburger crock pot dip and my white queso in crock pot.
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Why this Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is a Keeper
I love this recipe for Buffalo chicken dip because it’s so easy and delicious! You will definitely want to add this crock pot cheese dip to your stash of easy appetizer recipes.
- Special Occasion Worthy: Make this dip to serve at a gathering or holiday, or bring it to a party.
- Great for Leftovers: Delicious dip leftovers taste just as good, if not better.
- Crowd-Pleaser: It’s a hit with guests, making it ideal for entertaining.
- Balances Flavors: The recipe achieves a perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and savory.
- Low Maintenance: Easy crockpot Buffalo chicken dip doesn’t require constant attention while cooking.
What Can I Use as Dippers for my Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip?
This buffalo chicken dip crock pot recipe is fantastic with a variety of dippers. Try this hot dip with fresh vegetables, crackers and chips, pizza or even on sandwiches and wraps.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredient Notes
You will need just a few super simple ingredients to make this recipe. They’re all easy to find at the store, but you may even have some of the ingredients in your kitchen already.
- Chicken: Use canned chicken or rotisserie chicken as they’re the best chicken for buffalo chicken dip.
- Hot Sauce: Use your favorite hot sauce in Buffalo dip.
- Cheese: Cheddar jack cheese makes this delicious crockpot Buffalo chicken dip.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prepping ahead of time can really help to save you time and kitchen space if you’re hosting a party!
- Shredded Cheese: Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t tend to melt well, so make your own shredded cheddar cheese. Get a block of cheese and shred your own Colby jack cheese.
- Prep Ingredients: Prepare all your dippers and cut all your ingredients.
Special Equipment Needed for Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Sometimes you need a specific item to make a recipe just right. In this case, all you need is a crock pot!
- Crock Pot: A crock pot is perfect for parties. It will let the dip cook low and slow, but then you can serve out of it after you switch it to the warm setting.
Pro Tip to Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Southwest Style: Add corn, black beans and a sprinkle of cumin.
How to Make Chicken Dip in the Slow Cooker
This Buffalo chicken dip recipe in a crock pot comes together in just 3 super quick and easy steps. This crock-pot Buffalo chicken dip is so good, you’ll be making this every chance you get!
These are the basic steps for making Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Heat the Chunk Chicken and Hot Sauce
Add the chicken and Buffalo wing sauce to a skillet over medium high heat. Cook until heated through.
2. Add Cream Cheese, Ranch and add the Shredded Cheese
Add cream cheese and ranch dressing and stir until fully combined. Then, stir in half of the cheese.
3. Transfer to Crock Pot
Transfer ingredients into the slow cooker and set to low. Top with remaining shredded cheddar cheese and serve when hot and bubbly.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Buffalo Recipe with Chicken Breast
- Storing: Store leftover crockpot Buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container. Store crockpot buffalo chicken dip in the fridge for up to a few days.
- Reheating: Reheat leftover dip in the microwave or the oven. If you’re reheating a lot, heat in a 3 quart crock pot.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftover Buffalo chicken dip with with veggies like carrots and celery, crackers, chips and breads.
Variations and Substitutions for Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
This slow cooker buffalo chicken dip recipe is so versatile! Try taking your new favorite dip to the next level by experimenting with flavors, or trying this with different ingredients.
- Add Veggies: Include diced onions, bell peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- Spice it Up: Use a hotter hot sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, or sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Chicken: Feel free to use skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
Buffalo Chicken Crock Pot Dip Recipe FAQs
Serve this dip with Buffalo Chicken Wings, Air Fryer Pull Apart Pizza Bread or Crock Pot Little Smokies.
Make this recipe healthier by using low sodium and low fat ingredients.
Yes! It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Expert Tips for Making This Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
- Change up the Ingredients: Try sprinkling Blue Cheese Crumbles on top. Make several versions of this dip, one Hot, one Mild buffalo sauce, even Barbeque. One with ranch dressing and one with blue cheese.
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and place in a large Crock Pot or two small ones to spread out the goodness at larger functions. Make in the Instant Pot too.
- Top: Try topping the Crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe with chopped green onions, cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Instead of the ranch use blue cheese dressing to bring a true Buffalo taste.
- Cook the Chicken: Using raw chicken will increase the cook time but fresh, shredded chicken breast is always delicious. Be sure to shred the chicken before you include it.
- Extra Cheesy: If you liked this chicken recipe but want extra cheesy dip, add extra cream cheese and shredded cheese.
- Consistency: If you need to thin out your dip some, add 1 cup of Buffalo sauce with a cup of ranch dressing to prevent the cheese from thickening it.
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces Chicken, canned, drained
- ¾ cup Hot wing sauce, Prepared
- 16 ounces Cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 ½ cups Cheddar jack cheese blend, shredded and divided
Instructions
- Add chicken and hot sauce to a skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook until heated through.
- Add cream cheese and ranch dressing and stir until fully combined.
- Stir in half of the cheese.
- Transfer everything to a small crock pot and set to low.
- Top with remaining cheese and serve when hot and bubbly.
Christina’s Notes
- Change up the Ingredients: Try sprinkling Blue Cheese Crumbles on top. Make several versions of this dip, one Hot, one Mild buffalo sauce, even Barbeque.
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and place in a large Crock Pot or two small ones to spread out the goodness at larger functions.
- Top: Try topping the Crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe with chopped green onions, cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Replace the ranch with blue cheese dressing to bring a true Buffalo taste.
- Cook the Chicken: Using raw chicken will increase the cook time but fresh, shredded chicken breast is always delicious. Be sure to shred the chicken before you include it.
- Extra Cheesy: If you liked this recipe but want extra cheesy dip, add extra cream cheese and shredded cheese.
- Consistency: If you need to thin out your dip some, add 1 cup of Buffalo sauce with a cup of ranch dressing to prevent the cheese from thickening it.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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I am so glad you enjoyed it!
My family loves this recipe! We fix it for all family get togethers. I even fix it to take for lunch at work with crackers.
So glad you enjoy it! 🙂
This recipe was totally awesome .I don’t ate it just for special occasions it’s an anytime snack food . Thanks
It’s one of our faves too! Thanks for the feedback!
Can you use your own, already-cooked, skinless, boneless chicken instead of canned chicken? Thank you!
Of course!
Denise, I have used canned chicken and boneless skinless tenders, cooked in a skillet and shredded. The tenders I cook are a lot better
Thanks for the tip!
Can you make it the night before, refrigerate it, then put in crockpot for lunch party the next day?
I believe so. I’ve never tried it but I don’t see why that won’t work.
I was looking for a super bowl appetizer and tested this out. We loved this dip and I love I can toss it on the slow cooker and come back later to a hot dip!
I love this recipe and am so glad it fits my Keto diet lifestyle! I am all over the blue cheese crumbles also, I love it so much that I’ve been known to grab a chunk from the fridge just to eat it alone!
This is exactly what I want to make for the Super Bowl this year! So good!
Love how easy this recipe is. Can’t wait to try it!
This looks amazing!! Definitely will be making for Superbowl Sunday to share with friends coming over!
Fantastic recipe, everyone in my family loved it. I’ll be making it again for the Super Bowl!