Easy 3-Ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy buffalo chicken dip made with just three ingredients in a slow cooker. Perfect for game day, parties, or any gathering where you want to impress with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2–3 medium breasts)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving (optional)
- Chopped green onions or fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of a 4-6 quart crockpot.
- Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, ensuring each breast is coated. Use a spatula to spread if needed.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1.5-2 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Cut the softened cream cheese into 1-inch cubes and scatter over the shredded chicken. Stir gently to incorporate; the residual heat will melt the cream cheese.
- Continue stirring until the cream cheese is fully melted and the dip is smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes). If too thick, add a splash of milk or extra buffalo sauce.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on low to meld the flavors. Stir once more before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired. Keep warm in the crockpot on the ‘warm’ setting for up to 2 hours.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for smooth melting. Thaw frozen chicken completely before cooking to avoid watery dip. For a milder version, use mild buffalo sauce or mix with ranch dressing. For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or use hot buffalo sauce. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Protein: 15
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