Description
This Cheesy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a creamy, spicy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for parties and casual gatherings. Made with shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, and a mix of seasonings, it’s slow-cooked in a crockpot to meld all the bold flavors together. Serve it hot with tortilla chips or fresh veggie sticks for a crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 4–4.5 cups cooked and shredded chicken (about 1.5 lbs, 3–4 medium chicken breasts)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (regular or dairy-free)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt of choice)
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning (or 1 store-bought packet)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (regular or dairy–free)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- Tortilla chips
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Crockpot: Place the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, shredded Colby Jack cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder into the crockpot. Stir the mixture thoroughly until everything is evenly combined and spread out.
- Cook the Dip: Cover the crockpot and cook the dip on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, or on high heat for 1 to 1.5 hours. The dip should be hot and bubbly when ready. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the dip hot alongside tortilla chips, celery sticks, or carrot sticks for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy-free cream cheese and cheese options to make this dip dairy-free.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount depending on your preference for spiciness.
- If you don’t have a crockpot, this dip can be made in a slow cooker or heated carefully on the stovetop in a covered pan over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 3 hours on low or 1 to 1.5 hours on high
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken dip, crockpot buffalo dip, cheesy chicken dip, party appetizer, game day snack, slow cooker dip
