This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a party favorite! A mouthwatering creamy, cheesy chicken dip with just the right amount of spice; and it takes just 10 minutes to prep! Enjoy with chips or crackers, fresh veggies, as a sandwich, or just gobble it down it with a spoon…it really is that good!
Buffalo Chicken is one of my favorite ways to enjoy chicken. And Buffalo Chicken Dip is one of my favorite appetizers!
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is an incredibly simple recipe that yields the most delectable dip.
Why I LOVE this recipe!
- Short ingredient list – Just a few basic ingredients to make this dream dip a reality.
- 10 minutes of hands-on time – Slow cooker recipes for the win! Just 10 minutes to prep, then 3-4 hours in the crockpot.
- Incredible flavor and texture – Rich, creamy, cheesy, and a little spicy.
- Fan favorite – Bring this to your next potluck or super bowl party. Everyone will be asking for the recipe!
Recipe Notes
This Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is as simple as promised! Just 10 minutes of prep for the a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
In this section I am going to go through a few tips and tricks I use for how to make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crockpot to get the absolute best and most delicious results.
Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the FULL recipe card.
Ingredients + Substitutions
- Chicken Breasts – You’ll need two boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Ranch Dressing Seasoning – Store-bought or Homemade Ranch Seasoning will work.
- Buffalo Sauce – Frank’s red hot sauce is a classic, but you can also make a batch of Easy Homemade Buffalo Sauce for a made-from-scratch app!
- Cream Cheese – I recommend full fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- Sour Cream
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Green Onions – Chives will work too.
Make sure to see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full quantities and ingredients list.
Recipe Variations
If you love this recipe as much as we do and want some quick ways to change it up for variety, these little tips will do the trick!
- Spice it up – Buffalo wing sauce not quite spicy enough for you? Crank the heat up a notch with a little bit of your favorite spicy salsa OR add in some diced jalapeños.
- Swap the cheese – Easily give your dip a different flavor profile with different cheeses! You can use mozzarella for a richer, creamier flavor, try it with a Mexican blend cheese, give it some extra heat with pepper jack, make it creamier with Gouda, or use a mix of your favorite cheeses. You really can’t go wrong with any cheese—let’s be honest!
Recipe Step by Step
I am going to highlight a few key steps in the recipe here, but make sure to jump down to the recipe card for comprehensive instructions on how to make Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Dip.
Place the chicken breast into your slow cooker, then top with Ranch seasoning and buffalo sauce.
Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks, then add in the cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheddar. Stir to combine.
Top the mixture with the rest of your cheddar cheese, garnish with green onions, then serve warm!
Recipe Tips
- Shred your own cheese – I highly recommend shredding your sharp cheddar straight off a block of cheese. This gives it the best gooey, cheesy texture and the richest flavor.
- If the cream cheese isn’t pre-softened when your chicken is done, pop the cold block of cream cheese into the crockpot, cover with the lid, then let it sit for 5 minutes. This will soften it just enough to mix smoothly into the dip.
- Serve warm! – This dip truly is unbeatable served warm. If you’re not serving your dip right away, simply keep it on the “warm” setting in your crockpot until you are ready to serve.
Recipe Short Cuts
If you need to make this recipe, but are extra short on time, then here are a few ideas that can help make this recipe even faster!
- Prep it ahead of time – Get ahead by prepping your dip and keeping it in your crockpot on the “warm” setting until it’s time to serve it! Get ahead even more by prepping it in advance, letting it cool, then storing in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Make it in the oven – Not working with time to use your slow cooker? This recipe can easily be made in the oven. Just cook your chicken in a baking dish, shred, mix with your sauce, then serve. You can even use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, so all you need to do is heat it up!
- Use pre-shredded cheese – I love the texture of freshly shredded cheese, but pre-shredded will work in a pinch too.
Freezer Meal Instructions
Making this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe into a freezer meal is simple! Follow the steps below and you can store this recipe in the freezer for up to 6 months.
How to Freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip After Cooking
- Let the dip cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe, airtight container.
- Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- When you’re ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then warm on the stove or in the oven until heated through.
What to Serve with Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
This protein-based appetizer can be served a couple of ways: as an appetizer on game day OR as a full-blown meal.
Serving as a dip? Here are a few of my favorite dippers:
- Fresh Veggies – Try carrots, sliced bell pepper, cucumber, broccoli florets, celery sticks, you name it.
- Chips – Tortilla chips are a classic!
- Crackers – Scoop it onto any of your favorites.
- Pretzels – Salty and savory deliciousness!
- Bread – Slather it on baguette slices or crostini.
Turning it into a meal? Try these tasty ideas:
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich – Pile it onto your favorite bread or buns or serve it as Buffalo Chicken Sliders; creamy Buffalo Chicken on sweet Hawaiian rolls with lettuce, green onions, and optional blue cheese!
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread – Layer your dip onto your favorite flatbread to make Buffalo Chicken Flatbread. Top with blue cheese crumbles and green onions!
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes – Enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Dip served over a fluffy baked potato for Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Baked Potatoes.
- Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas – Layer your Buffalo Chicken Dip onto a quesadilla with extra cheese and any of your favorite toppings.
Buffalo Chicken Dip Leftovers
If you have leftovers after making this recipe, then it is your lucky day! They save and reheat well, and can make the start of another delicious dish.
To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight storage container and store:
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer for 1-2 months
Recipe FAQ’s
What kind of cheese is used in Buffalo Chicken Dip?
Classic Buffalo Chicken Dip uses sharp cheddar cheese for that rich, bright, cheesy flavor, BUT, cheese is cheese, so feel free to play around with other kinds of cheese for different flavors and texture. Try mozzarella, pepper jack, Mexican blend, gouda, you name it.
Can you freeze Buffalo Chicken Dip?
You sure can! Store your leftover dip in a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 months. When you’re ready to serve it again, just pop it in the fridge overnight, reheat, and it’s ready to go!
More EASY Slow Cooker Recipes
If you enjoyed this recipe, then I really hope you will take a moment to grab a few more easy recipes for another busy night!
You can check out all of my easy crockpot recipes here, or see a few of our readers favorite crockpot appetizer recipes below.
- Crockpot Chicken Nachos
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings
- Crock pot Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
- Crockpot Corn Casserole
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 2 chicken breasts
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning over the chicken the drizzle buffalo sauce over the top.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 3 hours.Once done, shred the chicken with forks. Chicken should be tender and shred easily.
- Mix in the cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Stir until evenly combined.If your cream cheese isn't soft, add it to the crockpot, cover and let it soften for about 5 minutes before adding the other ingredients and mixing. It will combine better when softened.
- Top dip with the remaining cheddar cheese, cover and cook on low for 10 minutes to melt the cheese. Then garnish with green onions and serve warm.Dip can be kept in crockpot on "warm" setting or transferred to a serving dish.
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