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Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot

Creamy buffalo chicken dip in a crock with chips and celery sticks.

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This set-and-forget Buffalo chicken dip develops deep, melded flavors with almost no active time. It’s warm, tangy, creamy, and has the perfect kick, making it ideal for a cozy night in or feeding a crowd on game day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, minced garlic, onion powder, and black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken.
  3. Cut the softened cream cheese and butter into chunks and scatter them over the chicken and sauce. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5-2 hours, until chicken reaches 165°F and shreds easily.
  5. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  6. Add the shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese (if using), and diced celery. Stir everything together until the cheeses are melted and fully incorporated.
  7. Switch the slow cooker to the WARM setting and serve.

Notes

For frozen chicken, cook on LOW for 4-5 hours without adding extra liquid. Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for smooth melting. For a smoother texture, use a hand mixer on low to shred and blend the dip in the pot.

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