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Looking for a crowd-pleaser food perfect for game days, parties, or just a cozy night in? Look no forward with this ultimate comfort food—a tangy kick of buffalo sauce, creamy cheese, and tender chicken all cooked together in one easy recipe. This is an all-time favorite appetizer that never disappoints and is now super easy to make because of a slow cooker.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
To make this delightful slow cooker buffalo chicken dip recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped celery for extra crunch Tortilla chips, celery sticks or crackers for serving
MEASURES & PRECAUTIONS
- Measure the buffalo sauce so that you get the right level of heat. You can adjust to your liking.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Be careful while handling hot ingredients and your slow cooker to avoid burns.
- Ensure that chicken is well cooked before being used in the dip to avoid any chances of foodborne illness.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
INGREDIENTS NOTES
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The buffalo sauce measurement should be to taste depending on how much heat level one is seeking in this dip. One can always adjust to leave a personal touch.
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Freshly shredded cheddar cheese will have a better melt and flavor.
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Always take great care with any hot ingredients, as well as the slow cooker, to avoid burns.
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Remember, the chicken needs to be well-cooked before making the dip to eliminate any chances of food poisoning.
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Now, choose and get a pick out of the best buffalo sauce; whether you prefer them mild or very hot form, this is the key ingredient which gives it that special flavor.
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Use any cooked chicken you have on hand in this recipe: leftover chicken, rotisserie chicken, or even canned chicken if you're really having to pinch pennies.
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This will have a rich, creamy texture with a good sharp tang. If you don't care for blue cheese, just omit it and use more cheddar.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
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First, shred your cooked chicken. If using leftover chicken, just pull it apart with two forks until it's well-shredded.
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In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and blue cheese with a handheld electric mixer until all ingredients are well-blended.
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Transfer it into your slow cooker.
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Set your cooker temperature to LOW and cook for 23 hours.
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Stir it every 30 minutes during the first 2 hours of cooking.
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It's done when it is hot and bubbly. No matter how long it takes.
RECIPE TIPS & VARIATIONS
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Spicy Variation If you like your dip pretty spicy, add some extra buffalo sauce or a dash of hot sauce.
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Mild Variation
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If you desire it to be less hot, put much less Buffalo sauce in and additional Ranch dressing.
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Double the Cheese
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For super cheesiness, add a little of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the dip for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
EQUIPMENT
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Crock Pot
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Mixing Bowl
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Serving bowl/plate
Note
SERVING TIPS 💡
- Crispy celery
- Tortilla chips
- Even slices of bell pepper for something new to dip in.
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