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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip for Crock-Pot
🛒 Quick Ingredients
📋 Complete Ingredients List
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- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Place softened cream cheese in the bottom of the crock-pot
Add shredded chicken on top of cream cheese
Pour buffalo sauce and ranch dressing over the chicken
Add shredded cheddar cheese, blue cheese, celery, and green onions
Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours or HIGH for 1.5-2 hours
Stir well every hour to combine ingredients and prevent sticking
Once everything is hot and melted, stir until completely combined
Switch to WARM setting for serving at parties
Garnish with additional green onions if desired
🔧 Kitchen Tools & Equipment
📋 Complete Tools List
- 6-quart crock-pot
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Can opener
- Cheese grater
⚡ Quick Cooking Tips
Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation
Adjust buffalo sauce amount for desired heat level
Try different cheese combinations like monterey jack or pepper jack
Add diced jalapeos for extra spice
Use light cream cheese and ranch for a lighter version
Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor
Substitute Greek yogurt for some of the cream cheese for more protein
📊 Nutrition Facts
🔥 Time to Burn Calories
Walking 60min, Running 30min, Cycling 45min
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🥶 Storage Instructions
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days Do not freeze as dairy may separate
🔥 Reheating Tips
- Reheat in crock-pot on LOW for 30-45 minutes Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each Add a splash of milk if dip becomes too thick when reheating
⏰ Make Ahead Tips
- Cook and shred chicken up to 2 days in advance Prep vegetables and store in airtight container Measure out ingredients ahead of time for quick assembly
❄️ Freezing Guide
- Not recommended for freezing due to dairy content Cream cheese and ranch dressing may separate when thawed If freezing, expect texture changes upon thawing
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks for dipping Offer tortilla chips or crackers on the side Provide sliced baguette or crusty bread Garnish with extra blue cheese crumbles and green onions Keep warm in crock-pot during serving
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not softening cream cheese before starting Cooking on too high heat causing dairy to separate Forgetting to stir occasionally during cooking Using cold ingredients which extend cooking time Adding too much liquid making dip runny
🎨 Recipe Variations
- BBQ Chicken Dip: Use BBQ sauce instead of buffalo sauce Mexican Style: Add taco seasoning and use Mexican cheese blend Ranch-Only Version: Skip the buffalo sauce for milder taste Blue Cheese Lover's: Double the blue cheese amount Spicy Version: Add diced jalapeos and cayenne pepper
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, but fresh or rotisserie chicken provides better texture and flavor.
Medium spicy, but you can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to taste.
Yes, assemble ingredients up to 24 hours ahead and cook when needed.
You can omit it or replace with extra cheddar cheese.
Yes, just ensure your crock-pot is large enough and adjust cooking time slightly.
Stir occasionally and keep on LOW or WARM setting while serving.
Yes, any buffalo-style hot sauce works well.
Yes, but verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free if needed.
Serves 8-10 as an appetizer.
Yes, just secure the lid and reheat when you arrive.