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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip (Ultimate Game Day Appetizer)

This creamy, spicy, and irresistible dip is the ultimate game-day or party appetizer. The slow cooker makes it incredibly easy, allowing you to simply set it and forget it for a truly effortless dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tailgating
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip Ingredients
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2-3 average-sized breasts)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package Cream cheese, softened Cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing, if preferred)
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce Use more for extra heat
  • 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Divided (or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup Crumbled blue cheese (Optional, for topping and flavor)
For Serving
  • Tortilla chips
  • Celery sticks and carrot sticks

Equipment

  • 3 to 6-Quart Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board

Method
 

1. Cook the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the Buffalo wing sauce and 1/4 cup of the ranch dressing over the chicken.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 1.5 to 2 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and easily shreds with a fork.
2. Shred and Combine
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Reserve the liquid left in the slow cooker.
  2. Using two forks, thoroughly shred the chicken. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, along with any reserved liquid.
  3. Add the cubed cream cheese, the remaining 3/4 cup of ranch dressing, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker with the chicken.
3. Melt and Serve
  1. Stir all the ingredients together until the cream cheese begins to melt and everything is thoroughly combined and creamy.
  2. Cover the slow cooker again and cook on LOW for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is completely melted and smooth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  3. Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the crumbled blue cheese (if using) over the top of the dip. Switch the slow cooker setting to KEEP WARM to serve, surrounded by chips and vegetables.

Notes

To save time, use 2 cups of pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breasts. If using pre-cooked chicken, combine all ingredients (minus the topping cheese) and cook on LOW for 1.5 to 2 hours until melted and piping hot. For a smoother dip, use full-fat cream cheese.