Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip with melted cheese—perfect for game days and gatherings in your slow cooker.

# 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

→ Proteins

05 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast

→ Sauces

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

→ Garnishes

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing into slow cooker bowl.
02 - Stir all ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 2 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting and incorporation.
04 - Once mixture is melted and bubbling, give the dip a final stir to achieve uniform consistency.
05 - Sprinkle with extra cheese and scallions if desired.
06 - Transfer to serving dish and serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It cooks itself while you get ready for guests, no hovering required.
  • The creamy, tangy heat hits all the right notes without being overwhelming.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, though you probably wont have any.
  • It uses simple ingredients you can grab at any grocery store.
02 -
  • Softening the cream cheese before adding it prevents stubborn chunks that refuse to melt.
  • Stirring halfway through is not optional, the cheese will clump if you skip it.
  • If it looks too thick, add a splash of milk or extra ranch to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor without any effort.
  • Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for thirty minutes before starting.
  • Keep the slow cooker on the warm setting during serving so the dip stays creamy and smooth.
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