This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe tastes is made with only 5 ingredients (chicken, hot sauce, ranch and chicken) in the crock pot! Makes the perfect appetizer to bring to any cookout, holiday party or family gathering!
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Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
When it comes to crowd favorite appetizers, this recipe is always at the top of the list. It has the flavor of buffalo baked chicken wings, but in dip form. And if you know me, you know I love ALL the dips including jalapeno dip, baked spinach artichoke dip and queso dip with chorizo.
This easy buffalo chicken dip recipe is the best appetizer for your next super bowl party! It’s simple, and delicious and is a huge hit just as much as buffalo wings.
5 Simple Ingredients
It takes only 5 simple ingredients to make this delicious buffalo chicken dip.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Hot sauce: I prefer Frank’s buffalo sauce. Add more or less to taste.
- Ranch dressing: Use store bought, homemade ranch dressing or you can also substitute blue cheese dressing
- Cream cheese: Two packages to make it extra creamy.
- Cheese: I love to use a mix of shredded mozzarella, monterey jack or cheddar cheese.
- Shredded chicken: I like to use rotisserie for convenience (canned chicken works also). You can also cook your chicken breasts to make shredded chicken.
What to serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip
This dip tastes amazing with all types of veggies, crackers and chips. Below are a few of my favorites.
- Celery sticks
- Sliced carrots
- Bell Peppers
- Tortilla chips
- Crackers
- Pita bread or naan slices
- Sliced french baguettes
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the Crock Pot
I love this dip because it is so easy to make in the crock pot or slow cooker. Just throw all of the ingredients in and let it do all the work!
- Shred. Shred the chicken. You can use a rotisserie chicken or shredded chicken.
- Combine. Add all the cheese and franks hot sauce into the crockpot.
- Cook. Set to low and cook for 1 hour, or until bubbly.
- Add. Sprinkle more cheese to the top before serving and broil for a few minutes if desired. Feel free to add sliced green onions on top.
Variations
Baked: If you want to bake in the oven, try this baked buffalo chicken dip.
Instant Pot: If you’re not a fan of the oven or slow cooker, try making this easy Instant Pot buffalo chicken dip that’s equally just as delicious!
Leftovers: If you have leftover chicken, add it to a buffalo chicken pizza or buffalo chicken sweet potato.
Frequently Asked Questions
This dip is made with with juicy shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, hot sauce and cheese.
Fresh vegetables (like carrots, celery and peppers), tortilla chips, baguette slices and any type of cracker.
It could be if you made a substitute to the recipe, such as using low-fat cream cheese for greek yogurt. If you add too much hot sauce it could become runny as well.
You can try draining off some of the extra juice and adding in more cream cheese. Allow it to simmer until it reaches your desired thickness.
Storing + Reheating
How long is it good for? It will keep in the fridge for about 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container.
Reheating tips: Place in a microwave safe dish and microwave on high in 30 second increments. You can also reheat in the oven until warm as well. I’ll sometimes add some extra cheese if I’m reheating in the oven.
If you love this flavor, don’t miss my Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Sliders, Buffalo Chicken Wraps and my Buffalo Chicken Salad.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese , 2 bricks
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce , more to taste (less if you don't like spicy)
- ⅔ cup ranch dressing , could also substitute bleu cheese dressing
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5-2 cups shredded chicken , can use rotisserie or canned
For serving: tortilla chips, celery and carrot sticks
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, mozzarella, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing chicken, in slow cooker and stir together.
- Cook on low for 1 hour or until bubbly. Before serving, you can add more cheese to the top and broil for a couple minutes, if desired.
- Turn slow cooker to warm. Serve hot with tortilla chips and/ or vegetables.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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This is so good! I made it for New Years and it was a hit. It was also really easy to make.
My Hubby loved this dip! It’s perfect for a game day!
I would love to be able to use the leftovers some day for something else but my family devours this every time I make it, haha! They basically scrape the bowl clean. It’s such a hit in our house.
Delicious! I love how easy this is! I love a good buffalo chicken dip! Will definitely be making this often!
Loved the buffalo chicken dip! What size crock pot did you use?
I usually use a 6 or 8 quart. 6 quart should be large enough! :)
We’re always looking for things our nieces and nephews will eat, and my 10-year old nephew ate probably 2 cups of this dip! The rest of us loved it too. We ate it with chips and carrots and celery.
I’m so glad it was a hit with your nephew! Thanks for leaving your comment and review Andi!
I will try the baked version of this incredibly cheesy dip. I think we will dip our biggest spoons, haha,
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! :)
Buffalo chicken dip is always a hit. Great recipe!
This is always at our get togethers! We can’t get enough of it!!
Mmmm, this looks oooey, goooey and absolutely PERFECT! We love buffalo spiced anything! This will be great to serve over the holidays.
Hope you enjoy! :)
This dip is so very nice and cheesy, and very easy, right? It’s sure to be the hit of our next party. I’ll make an extra spicy version, too, for my crazy friends.
Hope you enjoy as much as we do! :)
I love easy dip recipes like this!
I love this! So good!
Perfect for game day!
This is a great appetizer! So delicious!
Oh this dip is dangerous….
It’s always so fast to go at parties! Definitely save some aside for yourself! ;)
This dip holds a special place in my heart! It’s simply my favorite of all time. I never come home with any leftovers.
Love this dip! Making again for the super bowl!