This slow cooker buffalo chicken dip is so easy to make, ultra-creamy, cheesy, and loaded with awesome buffalo chicken flavors. It’s always a game-day hit!
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I’d be lying if I said my favorite part of football season wasn’t the food. From the classics like chips and guac (or queso) to these addictive little smokies and pigs in a blanketโfootball food just wins. But arguably, dips are the cream of the crop when it comes to party food. And when you pair a creamy, cheesy dip with the flavors of buffalo chicken, how can you possibly go wrong? I have a cheesy buffalo chicken dip I love, but this slow cooker buffalo chicken dip is made even easier thanks to the slow cooker or crockpot, making it an excellent dish to make when you’re hosting a crowd.
Why You’ll Love It
- This buffalo chicken dip is made super easy in the slow cooker or crockpot
- It feeds a big crowd, so it’s the perfect game-day party app!
- It’s perfectly savory, creamy, and loaded with awesome buffalo chicken flavor
What is Buffalo Chicken Dip Made of?
If you’re searching for a heart-healthy slow cooker buffalo chicken dip, this ain’t it. You’d best keep looking if that’s what you’re after. But for everyone else who loves classic buffalo chicken dip with blue cheese, read on.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this slow-cooker buffalo chicken dip recipe:ย
- Cream cheeseโfor the perfect creamy consistency and thickness of the dip
- Cooked chickenโyou can use this recipe, or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken
- Shredded Colby Jack cheeseโmakes this dip super cheesy
- Sour creamโfor creaminess and thickness
- Frank’s Red Hot Sauceโor any other buffalo sauce that you like
- Green onionsโfor color and freshness
- Blue cheeseโfor that classic buffalo chicken flavor
- Garlic saltโfor savory flavor
- Onion powderโfor a nice savory flavor
- Mozzarella cheeseโfor that perfect cheesy pull
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Layer. first layer the cream cheese on the bottom of the bowl of a slow cooker. Top with chicken, shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, half of the green onions, and half of the blue cheese crumbles. Then, sprinkle with garlic salt and onion powder.
- Let your slow cooker or Crockpot work its magic. Cook the buffaloย chicken dipย on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours or until the cheese has melted. Stir in the mozzarella cheese and garnish with the remaining green onion and the remaining blue cheese, then serve.
Can I Prep This in Advance?
You can prep the individual ingredients ahead of time (cook the chicken, chop the onions, and so on). But you should wait until a few hours before your guests will be over to assemble and cook the Crockpot buffalo chicken dip. Leftovers never seem to reheat as well!
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
This buffalo chicken dip with blue cheese pairs well with pretty much any veggie or salty snack. A few of our favorite things to eat with this dip are:
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Carrots
- Pretzels
- Toasted baguette slices
- Crackers
FAQ and Recipe Tips
- If you’re short on time, skip cooking the chicken yourself and shred a rotisserie bird instead. It’ll save you a lot of time and hassle. However, if you plan on cooking the chicken yourself, I suggest reading up on my preferred method for Baked Chicken Breasts so you don’t accidentally dry out the meat.
- I used sour cream, garlic salt, and onion powder to replicate the flavors and tang that ranch dressing would provide. If you want, you could use ยฝ – ยพ cups of store-bought Ranch dressing instead of the sour cream, garlic salt, and onion powder.
- If you’re serving this for a buffet or game day and need to keep it hot, lower the temp of the slow cooker to warm, keep it covered, and leave it for your guests to help themselves.
More Easy Dips You’ll Love
- Easy Yogurt Fruit Dip
- French Onion Dip
- Mexican Corn Dip
- Bacon Beer Cheese Dip
- The Best Clam Dip Ever
- Cheesy Texas Trash Dip
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 2 8- ounce packages cream cheese , cut into quarters
- 3 cups chopped , cooked chicken (about 2 breasts)
- 3 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ยพ cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce or other vinegar based hot sauce
- 3 green onions , (green and white parts), chopped
- 3 ounces blue cheese , crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Layer the cream cheese on the bottom of the bowl of a slow cooker. Top with chopped chicken, shredded colby jack cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, half of the green onions, and half of the blue cheese crumbles. Sprinkle with the garlic salt and onion powder. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours or until the Colby Jack cheese has melted.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese and garnish with the remaining green onion and the remaining blue cheese. Serve buffet style straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Serve with tortilla chips or sliced carrots and celery.
Notes
Nutrition
More Buffalo-Style Recipes to Make
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta
- Baked Buffalo Chicken Breasts
- Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks
- Buffalo Oven Roasted Turkey
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Morgan
Has anyone cooked this in an instant pot? Any direction on cooking it that way?
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
I haven’t! I hope we get another comment from someone who has.
Dawn
I made this for a “International Food Festival” at my job today. I doubled the recipe and used shredded BBQ Chicken. The chicken off balanced and brought everything together. The cheeses worked great. I came in with a full 6-QT Slow Cooker and now that pot is totally empty. I will definitely be making this dish again. I have been searching long and hard for the right Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe and I have finally found it. Thank you.
Lori
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve made this twice since Thanksgiving and had to double the recipe both times. I cooked the breast in the crockpot on low with some chicken paste. It added a lot of flavor to the chicken. EVERYONE LOVED THIS!!!!!!!!!! I have guys from the loading dock come in and ask for the recipe.
meghann
I made this and it was perfect! A big hit with everyone. The only thing I changed was I shredded the chicken instead of chopping it. It was delicious!
Alex
Hello so I’m really looking forward to using this recipe for a party next weekend but I’m wondering how much should my measurements be for my 5 quart crock pot? There’s going to be like 30 people there. Thank you!
Matthew
lol wow so good
Tracey
I made this yesterday, and it was a huge success! Emailing my mom-in-law the recipe right now, at her request. So delicious!
YEA! So glad you’re spreading recipe love to your MIL!
Michelle P
This looks awesome! I’m making it for a big Super Bowl crowd. Should I just double all the ingredients?
Diana
This was delicious!
Shinee
What an amazingly delicious idea, Heidi! This dip rocks! You rock!
bev @ bevcooks
oooooommmmmmmmmmmmggggggggggg.
Kathleen @ yummy crumble
Super excited about this! You definitely delivered :) and that photo with the melty stringy cheese? I die.
Jenny @ Honey and Birch
This dip looks delicious! I’m a cheese fanatic – any time 4 cheese types are in a dip, its a win for me. :)