Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is perfect for parties and game day! Just set it and forget it while it cooks all day.

Serve it with tortilla chips, veggie sticks, or crackers for a snack everyone will devour. Trust me, this buffalo chicken dip will be the star of the table!

Why you'll love this recipe

• Effortless prep: Just toss the ingredients in the crockpot and let it do the work.
• Crowd-pleaser: Perfect for parties, game day, or any gathering—everyone loves it!
• Versatile: Serve with chips, veggies, crackers, or even as a sandwich filling.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Chicken broth ­– vegetable broth is the best substitute here.
• Chicken breasts – chicken thighs or leftover rotisserie chicken would also work.
• Brick cream cheese – coconut milk or mayonnaise can be used for a dairy-free option.
• Sour cream – ranch or blue cheese dressing can be used in place of sour cream. For a healthier option, use plain Greek yogurt.
• Buffalo wing sauce – use a store-bought version or make your own.
• Melted butter – this will help cut the sauce. Feel free to swap it out for a dairy-free substitute of your choice.
• Blue cheese crumbles – cheddar or Monterey Jack would also be good.
• Green onions – top with diced chile peppers or cilantro instead.

How to make buffalo chicken dip in the crockpot

Step 1: Cook the chicken.

Cook chicken and broth on high. Remove chicken to shred, and discard leftover broth.

Step 2: Heat up the cream cheese.

Microwave cream cheese for 2 minutes. 

Step 3: Make the sauce.

Stir in sour cream, buffalo sauce and melted butter.

Step 4: Add the shredded chicken.

Stir in the shredded chicken.

Step 5: Cook on high.

Add to slow cooker, then cook on high for 2 hours.

Step 6: Serve and enjoy!

Top with green onions and blue cheese, then serve and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

How can I prevent the dip from becoming too greasy?

Using low-fat cream cheese and thoroughly draining the chicken can help reduce greasiness. Stirring occasionally during cooking also ensures even consistency.

Can I adjust the spiciness of the dip?

Yes, to make the dip spicier, add more buffalo sauce or a few pinches of cayenne pepper. For a milder version, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce used.

What are some suitable low-carb dippers for this dip?

For a low-carb option, serve the dip with celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or other fresh vegetables.

How to serve buffalo chicken dip

Serve alongside these options so your snack table has lots of variety:

• Crackers or chips: Water crackers, tortilla chips, pita chips or baguettes
• Vegetables: Celery, carrots and bell peppers

For even tastier ideas, try some of these unique uses for buffalo chicken dip:

• In quesadillas
• Poured over French fries (similar to poutine)
• Stuffed in crescent rolls
• In mason jars for an on-the-go snack
• Mixed with pasta
• As chicken wraps

How to store and reheat

Store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Reheat: Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring frequently, or warm in the oven at 350°F or in the crockpot.

Freeze: Freeze the dip in an airtight container for up to 3 months for later use. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat in the oven or crockpot until warmed through.

Meal Prep Tools

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls to pack up your weekly lunches.
• Meal prep with your freezer! Butcher Box, conveniently delivers a variety of meats to your door frozen.
• Use these Ziploc bag holders if you're preparing freezer meals.
• Freeze and refrigerate leftovers in round glass microwave-safe bowls with lids.
• Mason jars are great for salads where you're layering a bunch of different ingredients.