Name: Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot Recipe: Creamy & Spicy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded chicken; 8 oz cream cheese; 1 cup ranch dressing; ¾ –1 cup Frank’s RedHot; 2 cups shredded cheddar; Optional: blue cheese crumbles

Introduction

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Buffalo Chicken Dip Crock Pot is the ultimate party appetizer: creamy, cheesy, spicy chicken dip with that iconic Frank’s hot sauce kick, made hands-off in the slow cooker. Shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch, cheddar, and buffalo sauce melt into dippable perfection. Presented in the crock pot with a side of tortilla chips, celery, and carrots, optionally garnished with green onions or blue cheese crumbles, this Buffalo Chicken Dip offers gooey pulls and pure game-day joy that disappears faster than kickoff.

Ingredients

For the Buffalo Chicken Dip (serves 10–12 as an appetizer): • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie shortcut)
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup ranch dressing (or blue cheese)
• ¾–1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original sauce (adjust heat)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)

For Serving: • Tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, crackers

Step-by-Step Process

Prep the chicken
Shred cooked chicken (rotisserie is fastest and juiciest).
Layer the crock pot
Add shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, Frank’s sauce, and cheddar to the slow cooker.
Stir initially
Stir to combine as much as possible (it will melt together).
Cook low and slow
Cover and cook on LOW 3–4 hours or HIGH 1–2 hours, stirring halfway and at the end until fully melted and creamy.
Add blue cheese (optional)
Stir in blue cheese crumbles last 30 minutes if using.
Keep warm
Switch to the WARM setting for serving.
Serve
Garnish with green onions. Serve straight from the crock pot with dippers.

Tips for Perfect Buffalo Chicken Dip

• Rotisserie chicken—juiciest and most flavorful
• Frank’s RedHot Original—authentic buffalo taste
• Stir halfway—ensures even melting
• Low setting—prevents scorching
• Make morning-of—ready for party
• Double for crowds—disappears fast

Variations and Customization

• Spicy Kick: extra hot sauce or cayenne
• Blue Cheese Lover: use blue cheese dressing + more crumbles
• Light Version: Neufchâtel cheese + Greek yogurt ranch
• Bacon Ranch: add cooked bacon bits
• Veggie Boost: diced celery cooked in
• Oven Version: 350°F 25–30 minutes

Storage and Serving Tips

• Keeps warm on LOW/WARM up to 4 hours
• Fridge up to 5 days
• Reheat the stove or microwave with a splash of milk
• Freezes up to 3 months—thaw overnight
• Quick refresh: microwave stir + fresh green onions
• Serve with sturdy chips and veggies

Nutritional Information

Based on 12 servings:
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Protein: 22g
• Total Fat: 24g (Saturated 12g)
• Carbohydrates: 4g

FAQ

1. Can I use canned chicken?
Yes—but rotisserie tastes better.

2. Too spicy?
Use less hot sauce + more ranch.

3. Make-ahead?
Yes, there’s—assemble the night before the day of cooking.

4. No crock pot?
Stovetop low heat 20–30 minutes, stirring often.

5. Gluten-free?
Naturally—check hot sauce brand.

Conclusion

This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is pure party magic—creamy, spicy, cheesy, and so easy the slow cooker does all the work. One scoop and suddenly game day feels epic, potlucks feel winning, and everyone’s hovering around the pot asking for the recipe. Make a double batch, because once the dipping starts, it doesn’t stop until the crock is scraped clean.