4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Why You’ll Love This Buffalo Chicken Dip
This 4-ingredient slow cooker Buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate game day appetizer rich, creamy, spicy, and unbelievably easy. With just minutes of prep, the crockpot does all the work, making this recipe perfect for parties, potlucks, tailgating, or lazy weekends.
Using raw chicken cooked directly in the slow cooker, this dip turns out ultra-tender and packed with bold Buffalo flavor. It’s a crowd-pleasing dip that disappears fast expect scraped bowls and recipe requests!
Ingredients (Serves 8):
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (raw)
1 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Place the raw chicken breasts in the bottom of a 4–6 quart slow cooker in an even layer.
Pour the Buffalo sauce over the chicken, turning lightly to coat.
Scatter the cubed cream cheese evenly over the top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
Cover and cook on LOW for 15–20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Serving Ideas:
This crockpot Buffalo chicken dip pairs perfectly with:
Tortilla chips
Celery and carrot sticks
Bell pepper slices
Toasted baguette rounds
It’s also delicious spooned over baked potatoes, stuffed into slider buns, or used as a Buffalo chicken sandwich filling.
Tips & Easy Variations:
Want it milder? Stir in a little sour cream or Greek yogurt at the end.
Love smoky flavor? Use smoked cheddar or a cheese blend.
Prefer juicy meat? Swap chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs.
Hosting a party? Keep the dip on the WARM setting for easy serving.
