Dip into my Crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe, made with shredded chicken breast, Colby-Jack cheese, and blue cheese crumbles. It’s cheesy and tangy with just the right amount of kick! Serve it up as a tasty appetizer or as part of a Game Day spread.
Crockpot buffalo chicken dip
Calling all hostesses with the most-esses – I’ve got an easy new dip recipe just waiting for you to serve up. I bring you my slow-cooker buffalo chicken dip! Trust me, it’s tasty enough to deserve the fanfare.
It’s filled with tons of creamy indulgences like blue cheese dressing, cream cheese, and Colby-Jack. I balance that cheesy goodness with an acidic buffalo sauce for an amazing flavor combination.
Now, I’m not new to the buffalo dip game (you may remember my healthier buffalo chicken dip). But today’s version is even easier to make – just add your ingredients to a slow cooker and wait for the magic to happen.
Follow along while I show you how to make this quick and delicious appetizer, with cooking tips to help along the way.
Ingredients needed
This buffalo chicken wing dip contains all sorts of yumminess. Here’s a little bit about everything I use:
- Cream cheese: This recipe is all about that creamy texture - I use 2 8oz packages of cream cheese to achieve it. It also adds a zingy bite to the dip.
- Chicken breast: 6 heaping cups of cooked, shredded chicken breast gives this recipe a good boost of protein.
- Colby jack cheese: A mild and buttery cheese with just a hint of tang, Colby jack melts well, making it great for dips. I use 8 oz of shredded Colby jack in this recipe. Tip – don’t use pre-shredded cheese in this recipe; they contain ingredients that prevent the cheese from clumping in the bag, which also prevents the cheese from melting properly.
- Buffalo sauce: For spicy acidity, I use 1 cup of Buffalo sauce. Frank’s wing sauce is a fan favorite, though feel free to substitute for any kind you like.
- Blue cheese dressing: Bold and tangy, blue cheese dressing makes a real statement in this dip. I use ½ cup.
- Ranch dressing: ½ cup of ranch dressing makes this buffalo dip extra creamy, adding a bonus herby flavor.
- Garlic powder: I use 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to kick this recipe up a notch.
- Green onion: Ah, the topping after my own heart. Chopped green onion is a wonderful topping for cheesy dishes like this because its fresh flavor balances out all those heavy ingredients. It also adds a welcome pop of green to an otherwise neutral-looking dip.
- Blue cheese crumbles: The final ingredient in my winning buffalo chicken dip is blue cheese; it’s a “love it or hate it” kind of ingredient, so feel free to substitute for feta. Those who use it, however, will enjoy its salty, slightly earthy flavor.
Kitchen tools required
Beyond the ingredients, you’ll need a few kitchen tools to finish up this recipe.
- Crockpot
- Wooden spoon
- Cheese grater
Yup – it’s that simple!
Also, gather measuring cups, including 1 cup, ½ cup, and 1 tsp.
How to make Crockpot buffalo chicken dip
Making this buffalo chicken wing dip truly couldn’t be more simple. First, add your cream cheese to a large Crockpot on low heat.
Next, add shredded, cooked chicken, Colby-Jack cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and garlic powder.
Give everything a rough stir, then pop the lid on top. This will cook for about 75-90 minutes, taking care to stir after 45 minutes. Your dip is done when it’s warm-through, and all the cheese is nice and melty.
Top your finished dip with a healthy amount of blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onion. Then, dig in!
Recipe tips
Below are some common Crockpot buffalo chicken dip questions. Don’t see the answer you’re looking for? Leave a comment at the bottom of this post!
What do you serve with Crockpot buffalo chicken dip?
My slow-cooker buffalo chicken dip is super versatile for serving. For a snack or appetizer, I recommend serving it along with tortilla chips, toasted bread slices, or veggie sticks (I’m talking carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes… the works!).
This dip also makes a great addition to any impressive Game Day spread. Create a dip trio including Baked Pizza Dip and Hot Baked Crab Dip.
Add filling elements like Hawaiian Pizza Sliders, Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, or Blue Cheese Steak Sliders.
Then, finish off the spread with a crowd-pleasing salad recipe like my Summer Pesto Pasta Salad and Healthy Potato Salad.
Can I substitute the blue cheese?
If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, you can swap out blue cheese dressing for an extra ½ cup of ranch dressing. The flavors are similar enough not to cause a huge change.
As for the blue cheese crumbles, you can simply omit this step or swap them for an equally salty cheese like feta, goat cheese, or gorgonzola.
How do I make this recipe lighter?
To lighten up this buffalo dip, substitute ranch and blue cheese dressings for Greek yogurt. This will also add some extra protein to the dish.
Storing leftovers
To store leftover Crockpot buffalo dip, make sure it has cooled completely. Then, add your dip to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator.
Enjoy this recipe within three days for the freshest flavor.
Can I breeze buffalo chicken dip?
For longer storage, you can definitely freeze this buffalo chicken dip. To do so, let the dip cool completely, then add it to a freezer-safe container.
Freeze your dip for up to three months. Note that the texture will change slightly, though it’ll still be yummy!
To reheat, microwave the dip, stirring at 1-minute intervals until warm.
If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!
In the mood to try more delicious dip recipes? Here are a few I know you’ll love.
- Baked Hot Honey Feta Dip
- Garlic Bread Dip
- Roasted Eggplant Dip
- Easy Dill Pickle Dip
- Philly Cheesesteak Dip
All recipes by Erin Morrissey and Photos by Sierra Inn
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
Method
- In a large crockpot, turn head to low. Add cream cheese.
- Add in chicken, colby jack cheese, buffalo sauce, blue cheese, ranch, and garlic powder. Roughly stir all together and put lid on top. Let cook 75-90 minutes or until warmed and cooked through totally, stirring after 45 minutes.
- Top with crumbled blue cheese and green onion and serve with chips. Enjoy!
Sarah B says
SO good
Carla J says
Made this for a party. I cut the recipe in half for a small crock pot. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! Absolutely delicious!!! It was gone in 15 minutes, so next timeI'll do the full recipe for a large crock pot. TU!
Erin says
Hi Carla, so glad it was a big hit!! 🙂
Kate says
SO GOOD!
Erin says
Hi Kate, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Murray says
So good and so easy! Great dip for game days since it's a crowd pleaser.
Erin says
Hi Murray, so glad everyone liked it!!
Kara says
This buffalo chicken dip was so easy and got rave reviews. I am not a blue cheese fan so I used only ranch dressing and subbed the crumbles with feta as suggested in the recipe. I served it for a Halloween party and it was such a hit. It makes a lot and there was a bunch left so I froze the leftovers. I took it out of the freezer this past Friday (6 weeks after it was frozen) and let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Then I heated it up in the crockpot for a Christmas party on Saturday and it was just as delicious as it was the first time. This will be my go to recipe for buff chick dip. Absolutely delicious and very easy to put together. The scallions are such a nice addition....they bring a little bit of color and crunch.
Erin says
Hi Kara, so happy you love it so much and made it your own!!
Liz says
This is so good! I just made it for some friends and they licked the bowl clean. The Colby jack cheese is such a good add in! Thanks!
Erin says
Hi Liz, so happy you all loved it! 🙂
Rachel says
This was delicious!! And so easy to throw it all in the crockpot to have ready in 1.5 hours. Flavor was perfect and had the perfect amount of cheese. Will be making in the future!
Erin says
Hi Rachel, so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Allison says
My husband & I had a game watch with friends and made this app - it was a total hit! The leftovers saved well too, and we enjoyed it as a snack with tortilla chips the next day! We’re already talking about making this again.
Erin says
Hi Allison, so happy everyone loved it!! 🙂