Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip with raw chicken is an easy to make protein-rich dip that is cheesy and creamy and made from start to finish in the slow cooker. Serve this zesty dip with veggies or crackers.

Here's a spin on classic buffalo wings! You have all the flavors you love, in an easier to eat appetizer. For another fun spin on buffalo wings, try these Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings or Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers.

Buffalo Chicken Dip is actually one of the most popular Super Bowl appetizers of choice for a number of states, and with good reason. It's easy to whip together and a crowd-pleaser.

This buffalo dip is made in the slow cooker with just a handful of ingredients, raw chicken, buffalo wing sauce, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and shredded cheese.

For more easy appetizers try jalapeno popper wontons, spinach artichoke wontons, and pepperoni pizza stuffed mushrooms.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Easy: This dip is super easy to make and it only takes a few ingredients. Make it even easier by using canned chicken if you'd like.
Make Ahead: This dip can be made entirely ahead of time apart from baking in the oven, up to 2 days in advance. Simply pop it into the oven right before you are ready to serve. This makes it a great option for parties.
Crowd Pleaser: Every time I serve this dip, I get rave reviews.
Low Carb: The dip itself is super low carb and is great served with veggies as dipping vessels.

Ingredients

Raw chicken: You can use boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins. For extra ease, use rotisserie chicken or Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Breasts.
Buffalo Wing Sauce: I used Kinder's Buffalo wing sauce. Frank's Red Hot sauce is also a classic when it comes to buffalo wing sauce. It has some heat to it, but it is not overly spicy.
Cream cheese: This recipe uses full fat cream cheese but you can use reduced if you prefer.
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese can be used as well.
Ranch Dressing: You can use any ranch brand you like. I used my Homemade Ranch.

Variations and Substitutions

Greek yogurt can be used in place of cream cheese for a healthier version.
Ranch seasoning can be used instead of the ranch dressing. Use one packet of dry ranch seasoning.

How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Step 1. Add chicken to slow cooker

ingredients in slow cooker for buffalo chicken dip.

Step 2. Add remaining ingredients and cover with lid.

buffalo chicken dip ingredients in slow cooker.

Step 3. Cook on high for 3 hours or low for 4-5 hours.

cooked buffalo chicken dip in slow cooker.

Step 4. Shred chicken, stir and serve.

Recipe Tips

You can remove the cooked chicken and place it in a stand mixer to shred it for an easy method.
Make sure the chicken is shredded or chopped on the smaller side. This will make it easier to pick up with your crackers or veggies.
This dip can be served warm or cold.

slow cooker buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips.

How to Serve

Toppings: Thinly sliced green onions add color and freshness to this rich dip. Some people like to add blue cheese crumbles on top and I think that would be a delicious addition.

Serving: Use your favorites chips, crackers, or pretzels for this dip. My favorite way to serve this is actually with bell peppers, but it's great with any veggie stick like carrots, celery, and snap peas.

For something different, fill mini peppers, like these mini cream cheese stuffed peppers, with the finished dip before baking.

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