Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crockpot Recipe)
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4.8
Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crockpot Recipe)
Description
This Buffalo Chicken Dip brings together softened full-fat cream cheese with ranch dressing, sour cream, and a portion of blue cheese crumbles to create a creamy base. Shredded cooked chicken adds substance, while buffalo wing sauce delivers a signature tangy heat. Half the shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in, with the remainder layered on top to melt during crockpot cooking.
Cooking on low heat for 2 to 3 hours warms and melds the flavors, resulting in a thick, bubbly dip perfect for parties or casual snacking. A garnish of blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions, and minced parsley adds fresh, sharp notes and color contrast.
The dip pairs well with tortilla chips or crisp celery sticks, offering a creamy, spicy appetizer or snack that is easy to prepare and serve right from the crockpot. The combination of cheeses and wing sauce balance creaminess with piquancy.
This recipe can also be baked in the oven if preferred, by transferring to a baking dish and cooking at 350°F until hot and bubbly. Doubling the recipe allows for larger batch preparation, with adjusted cooking times in larger slow cookers.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese softened, full fat is best
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream full fat is best
- 1/3 cup blue cheese divided, crumbles
- 2 cups chicken rotisserie chicken is great for this, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 3 green onions sliced (for garnish)
- parsley minced (for garnish, fresh
- blue cheese for garnish, crumbled, additional
Instructions
Assemble
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing, sour cream, 1/4 cup of the blue cheese crumbles, chicken, buffalo wing sauce and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stir to combine well.
- Lightly spray a 3 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Transfer mixture to slow cooker and top with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours, until hot and bubbly.
Serve
- Sprinkle with remaining blue cheese, green onions and parsley (if using). Serve hot with tortilla chips or celery sticks.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 6 cups of dip, suitable for social gatherings.
- To double, simply double all ingredients and cook in a larger slow cooker on low for 3-4 hours.
- For a baked version, transfer the mixture to a greased shallow baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional blue cheese, green onions, and parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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