This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of our favorite easy appetizers for game day, parties, and holidays. The slow cooker does all the work, turning simple ingredients like chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce into a creamy, cheesy dip packed with bold flavor.
Buffalo chicken wings are always super popular among the football food so we love to serve at our Super Bowl Party. So we decided to make a dip so we could enjoy it even more on game day.
Make sure to check out all of our Easy Appetizer Recipes and 32 Best Crock Pot Dip Recipes for all the holidays and game day parties. If you love Buffalo Chicken, make Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels and Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders.
Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Slow cooker convenience – just add the ingredients and let the crock pot do the work
- Perfect party appetizer – great for football games, holidays, and gatherings
- Budget-friendly ingredients – simple items that feed a crowd
- Make ahead friendly – prepare earlier in the day and keep warm in the slow cooker
- Family-tested favorite – always the first dip to disappear at our parties
Ingredients
- Cooked Shredded Chicken – Learn How to Boil Chicken Breasts for an easy way to cook chicken. Shred the chicken with two forks or learn How to Shred Chicken with a stand mixer. Rotisserie chicken works great and saves time. Leftover chicken or canned chicken can also be used.
- Buffalo Wing Sauce – Make Homemade or use Store Bought
- Full Fat Cream Cheese – For best results, make sure cream cheese has softened
- Ranch Dressing – You can also use Blue Cheese Dressing
- Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese for the best taste and how easy it melts.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crock Pot
Step 1 – Place in Slow Cooker – First, place the cooked chicken, cream cheese, and ranch in slow cooker. Add in buffalo sauce and shredded cheese into the crock pot.
Step 2 – Combine – Now that you have put the ingredients into the slow cooker. Mix everything together to combine thoroughly.
Step 3 – Cover and Cook – Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly. You can also cook on high heat for about 1-2 hours.
Step 4 – Serve – Once the dip is ready, stir and serve. We like to serve with slice green onions and blue cheese on top.
Expert Tips
- Use Rotisserie Chicken – If you don’t have time to make and shred chicken. I recommend that you use a rotisserie chicken. This saves a ton of time and still makes the dip taste delicious.
- Make it ahead of time – Also, you can definitely make this dip ahead of time. I have made this dip the night before and stored it in a baking dish in the refrigerator. The next day, I just put the dip in the oven or crock pot to warm is back up to serve.
- You can bake it – You can put it on a low oven setting. It will take 20-25 minutes to warm is up. Then turn the oven up and it’ll be nice and bubbly in under 10 minutes for your guests to enjoy.
- Prepare it on the Stove – If you are short on time. Melt everything together in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Then transfer it to the crock pot to stay warm.
- Serve with Ranch – If you are making this for a party, I would serve with ranch on the side. That way if people are sensitive to spice, they can dip in ranch as well to help offset the spice.
Variations Ideas
- Stir in Sour cream: Add in an 8 oz sour cream to the mixture at the end of the cooking time. It adds flavor and a creamy texture.
- Add Blue Cheese: Sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top and diced green onion.
- Reduce The Hot Sauce: If you are sensitive to spice, use ¼ cup Buffalo sauce instead of the regular ½ cup. This will help lessen the spice without sacrificing the buffalo flavor.
- Seasoning – Feel free to add in red pepper flakes for an extra kick of flavor. We usually start with ½ teaspoon and add more if needed. Another addition we like to add is garlic powder and onion powder to enhance the flavor.
What to Dip in Buffalo Chicken Dip?
This easy buffalo chicken dip is delicious with almost anything. However, these are our favorite foods to dip in Buffalo Chicken Dip.
- Tortilla chips
- Ritz crackers
- Pita Chips
- Celery sticks
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Snap Peas
- Baguette Slices
You can easily serve this with whatever you have on hand.
What Size of Crock Pot to Use?
I make it in our small 1.5 quart slow cooker. When I make it for just my family, because it is the perfect size. This crock pot is great for my favorite dip recipes.
If you are making it for a crowd I recommend that you double the recipe. Then you will want to use a 3 quart crock pot or a standard size crock pot.
Can you Bake this Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe?
Yes, this dip can be baked if you prefer.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Combine everything in a bowl.
- Put the buffalo chicken dip mixture in a baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until it is heated through.
- The dip should be hot and bubbly.
Can you Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Yes, buffalo chicken dip recipe crock pot recipe does freeze great and reheat well. Before freezing make sure it comes to room temperature.
How to Store and Reheat Buffalo Chicken Dip
Store leftover buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
Reheat in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until warmed through.
You can also reheat it in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes or return it to the slow cooker on low.
Frequently Asked Questions
Buffalo Sauce is the combination of hot sauce and butter. The creamy red sauce is delicious on wings, to mix in a dip or to bake chicken in.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip would be delicious spread on a tortilla for a delicious quesadilla.
Keep the dip in the slow cooker on the warm setting so guests can serve themselves throughout the party.
Buffalo sauce adds mild heat. You can reduce the amount of sauce or mix in extra ranch dressing to make it milder.
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cooked chicken breasts ($3.78, shredded (about a cup))
- ½ cup buffalo hot sauce ($0.32, do ¼ cup if you want it less spicy)
- 8 oz cream cheese ($1.56)
- ½ cup ranch dressing ($0.58)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese ($1.66)
- 5 stalks Celery ($0.75, cut into strips, for dipping (optional))
- 5 carrots ($0.75, peeled and cut into strips)
- tortilla chips for dipping ($2.24, optional)
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Instructions
- Place 2 cooked chicken breasts, 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup ranch dressing, ½ cup buffalo hot sauce, and ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese into a crock pot.
- Mix together to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot.
- Stir the dip well before serving. Serve warm with 5 stalks celery cut into strips, 5 carrots peeled and cut into strips, and tortilla chips for dipping if desired.
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I first made this over Christmas break while at home in Florida, everyone LOVED it, more than Publix lol Came back to Virginia where I’ve been most of last year, taking care of family and made it there as well, I swear it was such a hit I made 6 batches over a few weeks time to send home with others LOL I added a bit of garlic powder along with some smoked gouda it’s excellent w/the additions or simply following the recipe as directed! I’ve used a lot of the recipes you’ve provided and never disappointed! Thanks for always giving me ideas and new things to try
Your comment made my day — thank you for trying the recipe! I love hearing it was a hit!
I love this recipe. I make it on the stove and have never made it in a crock pot. Can you use the canned chicken? What size crock pot should you use?
Cindy – Yes, you can use canned chicken. Just make sure to drain it well before adding it to the crock pot. I used a 1.5 quart crock pot for this recipe and it worked great! Thank you so much for the positive review on this recipe!
Can this be made in a rice cooker and would there be any changes to prepping.
Sorry I haven’t tested this recipe in a rice cooker so I’m not sure.
Can you substitute blue cheese for the ranch?
Yes
I am making this for Thanksgiving, it got requested by some family members. They had it before and loved it. It is so good.
I made this and it was absolutely delicious
Loved how easy it was to make and was yummy!
Delicious! I used a half cup of Buffalo hot sauce and found it a bit spicy for my taste so I will use quarter cup next time.
Definitely one of my favorite recipes!! You so can’t go wrong with ghis