Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – The ultimate game day appetizer. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it creamy and not watery. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Pancetta and Porcini Potato Gratin Recipe and Easy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for Quick Dinner.
Why This Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Creamy and cheesy with a perfect buffalo kick
- Easy to make in the slow cooker
- Better than takeout and perfect for game day
What You'll Need for Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 2 cans (12.5 oz each) canned chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Optional: Celery sticks
- Optional: Tortilla chips
- Optional: Blue cheese crumbles
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Canned chicken: You can also use cooked chicken breasts, shredded.
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How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
- Step 1: Drain and shred the canned chicken. Add to the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Add buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Stir until well combined.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Step 5: Stir in the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, and additional blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
- Common mistake and fix: To prevent a watery dip, make sure to drain the canned chicken well and use full-fat cream cheese and ranch dressing.
- : For a spicier dip, add more buffalo sauce or use hot sauce instead.
- : To make ahead, prepare the dip in the slow cooker, then refrigerate. Reheat in the slow cooker on low before serving.
Storing & Reheating Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make this dip ahead of time and reheat in the slow cooker before serving.
Freezing Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother dip, blend the chicken and sauce mixture before adding the cheese.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the canned chicken with cooked chicken breasts, shredded.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the dip in the slow cooker, then refrigerate. Reheat in the slow cooker on low before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the dip is too thick, add a little milk or chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (12.5 oz each) canned chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Optional Toppings
- Celery sticks
- Tortilla chips
- Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and shred the canned chicken. Add to the slow cooker.
- Step 2: Add buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Stir until well combined.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Step 5: Stir in the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese and blue cheese crumbles. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve hot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, and additional blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a smoother dip, blend the chicken and sauce mixture before adding the cheese.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the canned chicken with cooked chicken breasts, shredded.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the dip in the slow cooker, then refrigerate. Reheat in the slow cooker on low before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
- Troubleshooting: If the dip is too thick, add a little milk or chicken broth to reach your desired consistency.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: You can make this dip ahead of time and reheat in the slow cooker before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 310
- Protein: 18g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sat. Fat: 11g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout FAQs
This is usually due to not draining the canned chicken well enough or using low-fat cream cheese or dressing.
Yes, you can prepare the dip in the slow cooker, then refrigerate. Reheat in the slow cooker on low before serving.
Celery sticks, tortilla chips, and additional blue cheese crumbles are all great options.
Make sure your slow cooker is set to the correct temperature and that the dip is not frozen.
Freezing is not recommended for this recipe as it can cause the cheese to separate.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
