Description
Indulge in the ultimate game day comfort food with this creamy, spicy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip. Loaded with tender shredded chicken, tangy hot sauce, and a blend of cheeses, this crowd-pleasing dip is perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups (585 g) cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup (240 ml) hot sauce, Franks RedHot recommended
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons (8 g) sliced green onions, divided
- 3/4 cups (90 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3/4 cups (90 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup (48 g) crumbled blue cheese, divided
Instructions
- Make the Buffalo Sauce: In a large bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, hot sauce, and ranch dressing. It’s okay if a few small lumps remain.
- Mix the Ingredients: Add the shredded chicken, ½ cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons blue cheese, and 2 tablespoons green onions. Stir with a spatula until combined.
- Slow Cook the Dip: Transfer the mixture to a 3 to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or low setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours. The dip should be hot and reach at least 160ºF (71ºF).
- Add More Cheese: Stir to combine. Sprinkle ¼ cup cheddar cheese and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Cover and cook on the high setting until the cheese is melted, about 15 to 30 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with 2 tablespoons of blue cheese and 1 tablespoon of green onions. Serve hot with tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, celery sticks, or carrot sticks.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 6 cups
- Serving Size: ¼ cup dip
- Softening the Cream Cheese: Microwave on high setting in 15-second intervals until soft and slightly warm, about 1 minute.
- Using Rotisserie Chicken: Shred 4 cups of meat for the dip (about 1 1/4 pounds).
- Using Buffalo Sauce: Store-bought or homemade buffalo sauce can be substituted for hot sauce.
- Storing: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Cover and microwave on high setting in 15-second intervals until hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55
