Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken (Printable)

Effortlessly prepare a creamy, spicy chicken creation in your slow cooker. Ideal for game days or social events.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

05 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)

→ Condiments & Sauces

06 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
07 - 1/4 cup ranch dressing

→ Optional Garnishes

08 - 2 tbsp chopped scallions
09 - Extra shredded cheese, for topping

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, chicken, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch dressing in the bowl of a slow cooker.
02 - Stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting.
04 - Once melted and bubbling, give the dip a final stir to incorporate any remaining cheese.
05 - Sprinkle with extra cheese and scallions if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you focus on actually enjoying your own party
  • That perfect balance of creamy ranch and tangy buffalo sauce keeps everyone coming back for just one more bite
02 -
  • Stirring halfway through is non negotiable otherwise you end up with a layer of unmelted cream cheese on top
  • Resist the urge to crank the heat to high, low and slow prevents the dairy from separating
03 -
  • Blue cheese dressing fans should definitely swap out the ranch for that tangy crumbled goodness
  • A splash of hot sauce in the last 15 minutes kicks up the heat without making it bitter
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