Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Posted: 09/27/23
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An easy appetizer dip anyone can make! This creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is everyone’s favorite dip for parties. It can be prepared in your Crockpot, baked in the oven or made in your Instant Pot. This dip recipe is full of chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, cream cheese and shredded cheese. It’s the best game day appetizer recipe!
One of my all-time favorite party appetizers is Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip because it’s so easy, loaded with flavor and always a hit whenever I bring it to a party. It’s perfect for tailgating, New Year’s Eve, holidays, backyard parties or anything!
Mix it up in your crock pot, let it cook and then serve it with your favorite dippers. It has a kick, but isn’t overwhelming so everyone loves it. You can’t beat this creamy dip recipe.
I love to make a few other dips to pair with all the dippers like this Jalapeno Popper Dip, Cheesy Corn Dip Recipe, 7 Layer Dip or how about my Beer Dip Recipe. I mean it has beer in it! Enough said!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- So easy to make! Just toss chicken, cream cheese, ranch, buffalo sauce, and cheese into the slow cooker. Let it melt together for a creamy, delicious dip.
- Perfect for dipping! Enjoy it with chips, crackers, celery, or bread—whatever you love most.
- Always a crowd favorite! This delicious dip is spicy, cheesy and keeps everyone coming back for more.
Recipe Ingredients
- Cream cheese – Cut it into cubes to melt faster.
- Cooked chicken – Rotisserie chicken works great or use this easy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken recipe.
- Ranch dressing – Could also substitute Blue Cheese dressing.
- Buffalo wing sauce
- Colby-Jack cheese – Grab a block and grate it yourself for a better melting cheese.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crock Pot
- In a small Crock-Pot mix together all ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring a few times while cooking if you can to mix up the cream cheese. You’ll know it’s ready when the cream cheese is completely melted and easy to combine when you stir.
- Serve with your favorite dippers like celery stick, crackers, pretzels, bread slicers etc!
Oven Instructions
Start by spreading the cream cheese on the bottom of a 1 quart baking dish. Layering the chicken, hot sauce, dressing and sprinkling with shredded cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Instant Pot Instructions
Yes, this can be prepared in the Instant Pot. Add the chicken breast, hot sauce and ranch to the Instant Pot. Close lid and seal the valve. Cook for 15 minutes on manual then let it naturally release.
Once pressure in the pressure cooker is released remove chicken and shred. Cube the cream cheese and add it with the shredded cheese to the pot and stir until melted. Then add the shredded chicken back to the pot and stir well.
Why Is My Dip Runny?
This can be caused by using a low-fat cream cheese. We recommend starting with a full-fat version of cream cheese. If it’s runny you can add extra cream cheese to the dip to help thicken it.
Make Ahead, Storage & Reheating Instructions:
- This dip can be prepared in advance to save time the day of your party. Prepare as directed but don’t bake. Cover and store in the refrigerator. When you want to serve it bake it as directed. It may take a few extra minutes since it is cold when you start.
- Place any leftover dip in an airtight container then store it in the refrigerator. Properly stored leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze it.
- To reheat in the microwave, place leftovers in microwave safe bowl and heat for about 1-2 minutes depending on the amount of leftovers. Stir and enjoy. You can also bake it in the oven in an oven safe dish or warm it up in a crock pot.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container then store it in the refrigerator. Properly stored leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can also freeze it.
To reheat in the microwave, place leftovers in microwave safe bowl and heat for about 1-2 minutes depending on the amount of leftovers. Stir and enjoy.
You can also bake it in the oven in an oven safe dish or warm it up in a crock pot.
Serving Suggestions
Anything you can dip goes with this crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe! My favorites are slices of bread (hearty to hold a lot of dip!), pretzels, tortilla chips, crackers, sliced bell peppers and celery.
Really, the sky is the limit. If you have leftovers stuffed inside a grilled cheese sandwich!
Pro Tips!
- We recommend a 1.5 quart crock pot for this recipe, but if you double it make sure to use a 3 quart crock pot.
- If you don’t have any cooked, shredded chicken on hand simply substitute that with 2 cans of chunk chicken that has been drained. I will warn you that this will tend to break apart a lot when you cook it, so it’s not the best option. I love having Crock-Pot shredded chicken in my freezer so I can make this dip any time I want!
- If you prefer blue cheese with your hot sauce instead of ranch simply substitute a blue cheese dressing for the ranch in this recipe!
- I prefer Colby-Jack cheese for this recipe, but in a pinch shredded cheddar cheese will do! Remember it’s best to use a block of cheese and shred it yourself because it will melt much better than the pre-shredded cheese!
- If you want to kick this dip up a notch add some more of the hot sauce. I started with a 1/2 c. but feel free to adjust depending on your taste preference. You can add buffalo sauce after it cooks if you want to adjust the level of spice.
- Sprinkle a few blue cheese crumbles and/or sliced green onions over the top for serving if desired.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip is full of chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, cream cheese and shredded cheese.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened, cubed
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken shredded
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- ½ cup Colby-Jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a small Crock-Pot mix together all ingredients. Stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring a few times while cooking if you can to mix up the cream cheese.
- Serve with your favorite dippers like celery stick, crackers, pretzels, bread slicers etc!
Tips
Expert tips!
- We recommend a 1.5 quart crock pot for this recipe, but if you double it make sure to use a 3 quart crock pot.
- If you don’t have any cooked, shredded chicken on hand simply substitute that with 2 cans of chunk chicken that has been drained. I will warn you that this will tend to break apart a lot when you cook it, so it’s not the best option. I love having Crock-Pot shredded chicken in my freezer so I can make this dip any time I want!
- If you prefer blue cheese with your hot sauce instead of ranch simply substitute a blue cheese dressing for the ranch in this recipe!
- I prefer Colby-Jack cheese for this recipe, but in a pinch any shredded cheese will do! Remember it’s best to use a block of cheese and shred it yourself because it will melt much better than the preshredded cheese!
- If you want to kick this Crock-Pot buffalo chicken dip up a notch add some more of the hot sauce. I started with a 1/2 c. but feel free to adjust depending on your taste preference. You can add buffalo sauce after it cooks if you want to adjust the level of spice.
- Start by spreading the cream cheese on the bottom of a 1 quart baking dish. Layering the chicken, hot sauce, dressing and sprinkling with shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 217kcal (11%), Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 10g (20%), Fat: 18g (28%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Cholesterol: 55mg (18%), Sodium: 551mg (24%), Potassium: 107mg (3%), Vitamin A: 375IU (8%), Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 93mg (9%), Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
Brianna says
I made way too much, can I freeze it?
Julie says
Yes, I think that would be fine! Just make sure it is in an air tight container.
Allison says
I make this for almost every football game my family watches. They tell me this is the BEST buffalo chicken dip they’ve had! And it’s so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Julie says
You’re welcome! I’m so glad it’s a hit!
Jerry says
I hate ranch dressing do I have to use it?
Julie says
No, you could either omit it or replace it with sour cream.
Jeffd says
You must,absolutely,positively have to use Ranch.Or you will be arrested for not following orders
Susie says
Excellent
Julie says
Glad to hear it!
Morgan Irons says
How much is a serving ?? Doing keto and like to track
Julie says
1/12 of the entire dish – I don’t have exact measurements for serving size.
Tuana Meyer says
Hi! This may be a silly question, and it may have been addressed, but is the ranch the ranch in the bottle or packet? Thanks!!
Julie says
Liquid ranch in the bottle
Bryan says
Super simple recipe! For an added addition I put a base of chili at the bottom to make a buffalo chicken chili cheese dip. So good.
Julie says
Sounds delicious! Glad you enjoyed it!
Carrian says
I can’t resist this dip! So addicting!
Julie Evink says
Totally agree with you!
Layne says
This is a favorite for us on game day!
Julie Evink says
Always a go to!
Deb says
Made this for Monday Night Football – it was perfect to nosh on during the game. Five stars from me!!!
Julie Evink says
Can’t go wrong with a dip for football season!
Malinda Linnebur says
My husband deals with heartburn sometimes so I will remember these next time at the store! And this dip will be perfect for game day!!
Julie Evink says
Yes you need to have him try them! Enjoy the dip!
Danielle Green says
Great addition to party appetizers! Yum!
Julie Evink says
Can’t go wrong with this staple at any party!
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Julie Evink says
That would be an amazing thing!
Marsha says
This dip looks absolutely amazing and so delicious!
Julie Evink says
It’s always a hit at any party!
Jenn says
Oh yesssss this is happening all football season long! Such a great party dip and everyone always goes nuts for it!