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Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip for Game Day

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This creamy, spicy, and perfectly scoopable buffalo chicken dip is made effortlessly in a slow cooker. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for game day, potlucks, or any gathering, requiring just 10 minutes of active prep time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken)
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 1 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions, extra ranch or blue cheese dressing, paprika

Instructions

  1. Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before starting to let it soften. If in a rush, microwave unwrapped blocks for 15-20 seconds, being careful not to melt them.
  2. Shred the cooked chicken using two forks. If using a rotisserie chicken, pull the meat off the bones and shred. You should have about 2 cups.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buffalo wing sauce, and ranch or blue cheese dressing. Use a hand mixer on low speed or a whisk to blend until completely smooth and well combined, with no lumps of cream cheese.
  4. Lightly spray the inside of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the shredded chicken evenly across the bottom of the crockpot.
  5. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken. Do not stir.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Do not stir.
  7. Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on LOW for 2 hours, or on HIGH for 1 hour. After about 1 hour on low, give it a good stir. The dip should be hot and bubbly.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and gooey.
  9. Switch the crockpot to the ‘warm’ setting. Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of extra ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired. Serve straight from the crockpot with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, or crusty bread.

Notes

For best results, always soften the cream cheese to room temperature to avoid lumps. Do not overcook the dip, as the dairy can separate; switch to ‘warm’ setting once melted and bubbly. If the dip is too thin, cook with the lid off for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken. If too thick, stir in a splash of milk or extra buffalo sauce. This dip can be assembled the night before and stored in the refrigerator; add 15-20 minutes to cooking time when starting from cold.

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