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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

A crowd-pleasing classic that’s incredibly easy to make, perfect for any gathering or a cozy night in. This slow cooker recipe delivers a warm, cheesy, and perfectly spiced dip that will disappear in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Soften Cream Cheese Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or your favorite buffalo sauce
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Optional toppings
  • chopped celery
  • chopped green onions
  • extra blue cheese crumbles
  • tortilla chips, crackers, or bread slices for serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Two Forks
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. First, place the uncooked chicken breasts or thighs into your slow cooker. There's no need to pre-cook or season them; the slow cooking process will tenderize and cook them thoroughly.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  2. Next, add the softened cream cheese directly on top of the chicken in the slow cooker. Allow it to soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes to an hour before adding, which will help it melt and incorporate more easily.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 8 ounce cream cheese
  3. Pour the Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce over the chicken and cream cheese. This is the heart of the buffalo flavor, so feel free to adjust the amount slightly to suit your preferred level of spice.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 8 ounce cream cheese, 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  4. Add both the ranch dressing and the blue cheese dressing to the slow cooker. These contribute to the creamy texture and add another layer of tangy, zesty flavor that complements the buffalo sauce beautifully.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 8 ounce cream cheese, 1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, 1/4 cup ranch dressing, 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, or on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and easily shreddable.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. You can also use an electric mixer for a quicker shredding process.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker with the sauce. Stir everything together until the chicken is well coated.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  8. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled blue cheese until they are mostly melted and combined. This creates that irresistible, gooey cheese pull.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  9. Cook for an additional 15 to 30 minutes, uncovered, on HIGH, or until the cheese is fully melted and the dip is heated through and slightly thickened.
  10. Give the dip a final stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more buffalo sauce for extra heat or a pinch of salt if desired.
    1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  11. Serve your Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip hot, directly from the slow cooker, with your favorite dippers such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, tortilla chips, pita bread, or crackers.
    chopped celery, chopped green onions, extra blue cheese crumbles, tortilla chips, crackers, or bread slices for serving

Notes

Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat on the stovetop, microwave, or slow cooker.
To freeze, allow to cool completely, store in freezer-safe containers for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Texture may change slightly after freezing.