Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Name: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 240 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese; 1 16 oz bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce; 1 packet ranch seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; green onions, optional for garnish

Buffalo chicken dip is one of those recipes that disappears almost as soon as it hits the table.

Juicy chicken breasts slow cook in a full bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing Sauce with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning, and cream cheese until everything turns spicy, creamy, and easy to shred. Once the chicken is pulled apart, cheddar, mozzarella, and ranch dressing get stirred in to make the whole crockpot rich and cheesy.

The flavor lands right between buffalo wings and a hot cheesy party dip, which makes it perfect for game day, holidays, cookouts, or any time you need something people can scoop with chips, crackers, celery, or carrots.

Big buffalo flavor, creamy cheese, tender shredded chicken, and barely any prep make this one of the easiest appetizers to throw together when you want something that actually gets eaten.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Packed with creamy spicy buffalo flavor.
Easy crockpot appetizer with simple prep.
Perfect for parties, game day, and holidays.
Made with tender shredded chicken and melted cheese.
Great with chips, crackers, celery, or carrots.

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Ingredients

The base of this dip starts with chicken breasts, cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, ranch seasoning, and a few extra seasonings to build flavor while everything slow cooks together. Sweet Baby Ray’s Buffalo Wing Sauce gives the dip that bold tangy heat, while Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning adds a buttery garlic flavor that makes the dip taste extra rich.

After the chicken is tender enough to shred, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese are stirred in to make the dip smooth, creamy, and loaded with cheesy buffalo flavor. Green onions can be added on top if you want a fresh finish before serving.

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese
1 (16 oz) bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
Green onions, optional for garnish

How To Make Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Step 1: Add Chicken

Add the chicken breasts to your crockpot.

Step 2: Season Chicken

Season the chicken with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning.

Step 3: Add Buffalo Sauce and Cream Cheese

Pour the entire bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce over the chicken and place the cream cheese on top.

Step 4: Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken shreds easily.

Step 5: Shred Chicken

Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.

Step 6: Add Ranch and Cheese

Add the ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 7: Stir

Stir everything together until smooth and creamy.

Step 8: Melt Cheese

Cover for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Step 9: Serve

Give it one final stir and serve with tortilla chips, celery, carrots, or crackers. Garnish with green onions if desired.

Recipe Variations

Add blue cheese crumbles if you want a stronger classic buffalo wing flavor. The sharp tangy blue cheese pairs well with the buffalo sauce and creamy ranch base.
Use pepper jack cheese in place of mozzarella for a spicier version. It melts well and adds a little extra heat without changing the recipe too much.
Stir in cooked chopped bacon before serving for a smoky buffalo bacon dip. The bacon adds crunch, saltiness, and extra flavor throughout the creamy chicken mixture.
Make it extra cheesy by adding more cheddar on top during the final 10 to 15 minutes. Let it melt over the dip, then stir it in or leave it as a cheesy top layer.
Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts for a juicier version. Thighs stay tender in the crockpot and bring a little more richness to the finished dip.

Tips for Success

Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot so it absorbs more of the buffalo sauce and creamy base.
Use softened cream cheese if you want it to melt into the sauce faster and stir more smoothly.
Add the shredded cheese near the end so it melts into the dip without overcooking.
Keep the crockpot on warm after cooking if serving this for a party or game day spread.
Stir the dip well before serving so the chicken, sauce, ranch, and cheese are evenly combined.
If the dip gets too thick while sitting, stir in a small splash of ranch dressing or buffalo sauce to loosen it back up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken?

Yes, rotisserie chicken can be used if you want to make the dip faster. Since the chicken is already cooked, you only need to heat everything together until the cream cheese melts and the dip is hot and creamy. The texture will still be good, but slow cooking raw chicken in the sauce gives it more time to absorb the buffalo flavor.

Is this buffalo chicken dip spicy?

The dip has a solid buffalo kick, but the cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar, and mozzarella help balance the heat. Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce gives it tangy buffalo flavor without making it overly intense for most people. If you want it hotter, you can add extra buffalo sauce or a little cayenne.

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, this dip works well made ahead of time. Cook it fully, let it cool, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, reheat it in the crockpot on LOW or WARM, stirring occasionally until it is hot and creamy again.

What should I serve with buffalo chicken dip?

Tortilla chips, crackers, celery sticks, carrots, toasted bread, and pretzel chips all work great with this dip. The dip is rich and creamy, so crunchy dippers are usually the best choice. Celery and carrots are also good if you want something lighter on the side.

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftover buffalo chicken dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it in the microwave or in a small slow cooker until warmed through. Stir it well after reheating because the cheese and sauce can separate slightly as it chills.

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Creamy crockpot buffalo chicken dip made with shredded chicken, Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar, mozzarella, and ranch dressing.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Servings: 10 servings

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Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 8 oz blocks cream cheese
1 16 oz bottle Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup ranch dressing
green onions, optional for garnish

Method

Add the chicken breasts to your crockpot.
Season the chicken with ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and Heath Riles Garlic Butter Seasoning.
Pour the entire bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's Buffalo Wing Sauce over the chicken, then place the cream cheese on top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and shreds easily.
Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
Add the ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the crockpot.
Stir everything together until the chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, cream cheese, and shredded cheese are smooth and creamy.
Cover for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
Give the dip one final stir and serve warm with tortilla chips, celery, carrots, or crackers. Garnish with green onions if desired.

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