Creamy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip: 3-Ingredient Party Dip
A simple, spicy, and creamy slow cooker dip made with chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce. Perfect for game day or last-minute gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort and delivers bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
Instructions
- If chicken breasts are thick, cut them in half horizontally to ensure even cooking. Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken. Place the block of cream cheese on top. If using, sprinkle blue cheese crumbles over the cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard any fat or gristle.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir in the ranch dressing until the chicken is fully coated.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the dip is smooth.
- Stir gently before serving. If too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk; if too thin, cook longer with lid off.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth melting without lumps. Do not use whipped cream cheese. For a milder version, mix buffalo sauce with barbecue sauce or use less hot sauce. For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or jalapeños. This dip is naturally gluten-free if using certified gluten-free sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 900
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 28
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