Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip (Printable View)

Creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip made in the slow cooker with cheese and tender chicken. Game day favorite!

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Proteins

05 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken breast

→ Sauces & Condiments

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Garnishes

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
09 - Additional shredded cheese for topping

# How To Make It:

01 - Add cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, shredded chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing to slow cooker bowl.
02 - Stir all ingredients until well combined and evenly distributed throughout mixture.
03 - Cover slow cooker and cook on low setting for 2 hours, stirring halfway through cooking to promote even melting and consistent texture.
04 - Once mixture is fully melted and bubbling, give dip a final stir to ensure smooth consistency.
05 - Sprinkle with additional cheese and chopped scallions if desired. Transfer to serving vessel and keep warm. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything goes into one pot, and the slow cooker does all the work while you do absolutely nothing.
  • It stays warm and creamy for hours, so latecomers still get the best version.
  • The combination of ranch and buffalo sauce hits that perfect balance between spicy and cooling.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, and sometimes taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Soften the cream cheese before adding it, or you'll be chasing stubborn white chunks around the pot with a spoon.
  • Stir halfway through, not just at the end, or the edges will scorch and the center will stay cold.
  • Don't skip the ranch dressing, it's not just filler, it balances the heat and makes the dip creamier.
03 -
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor without any effort.
  • Swap ranch for blue cheese dressing if you want that classic buffalo wing experience.
  • Keep the slow cooker on warm after cooking so the dip stays perfect for hours without drying out.
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