Creamy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip with Blue Cheese
A creamy, spicy, and tangy buffalo chicken dip made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for game days and parties. This dip combines shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and blue cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 10.5 oz / 300g)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (4 fl oz)
- 3/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (3 oz)
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (4 fl oz)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: If not using pre-cooked chicken, poach or bake about 2 large chicken breasts (approximately 12 oz raw), then shred finely using two forks. This should take about 15-20 minutes including cooling.
- Soften the cream cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or microwave in 15-second bursts until soft but not melted.
- Combine base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir until creamy and evenly mixed, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken and cheeses: Fold in shredded chicken, blue cheese crumbles, and shredded cheddar cheese gently until well incorporated.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Spread the mixture evenly in the slow cooker insert. Cover with the lid.
- Cook low and slow: Set your slow cooker to low and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours. Stir once halfway through to prevent sticking and check texture.
- Check consistency and taste: After cooking, the dip should be bubbly, creamy, and thick enough to scoop. Adjust seasoning with more buffalo sauce or pepper if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top, then serve warm with celery sticks, crackers, or tortilla chips.
Notes
If the dip gets too thick, stir in a tablespoon of milk or more ranch dressing to loosen it up. Use quality buffalo sauce like Frank’s RedHot for authentic flavor. Avoid overcooking to prevent drying or separation. The dip can be assembled ahead and cooked later with extra cooking time. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup per se
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 15
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