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This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a great way to serve a warm and spicy dip at parties or super bowl football events.
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This Crock pot Buffalo Chicken Dip will make your next party a breeze. Imagine being able to eat all the wonder that is wings without all the mess. Clean hands with no need to clean up a ton of bones and napkin mess after your party.
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Easy Hot Wing Nachos | Garlic Parmesan Wings | Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings
What We Love About This Recipe
This Kraft Buffalo Chicken Dip is the best because it uses rich cream cheese to make it supper creamy and satisfying. It also uses ingredients that you probably have on hand so its a great last minute appetizer.
- 30 Minute Meal: Give a blurb
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry? Only 5 ingredient? Etc..
- Family Friendly: Why?
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, meat free, dairy free, etc…
- Makes Great Leftovers: So many things you can do like…
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Canned Chicken
- Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese blend: For best melting results, shred your own.
Variations and Substitutions
- Alternative to canned chicken – Rotisserie chicken or baked chicken breasts.
- Cream Cheese – Try a low fat or fat free version or even a Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Cheese – Try any flavor of cheese you like to change up the taste of your Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip.
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip in Crock Pot
These are the basic steps for makingslow cooker buffalo chicken dip.Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions, nutrition information and estimate of serving information.
STEP 1: COOK
First, add shredded chicken and hot sauce to the skillet and cook until warmed through. Then add cream cheese and ranch dressing, stir until mixed through.
STEP 2: CHEESE
Next, stir in half the cheese and transfer to the small crock pot and set it on low. Finally, top with remaining cheese. Bake in crock pot until ready to serve.
STEP 3: SERVE
Serve with your favorite chips or veggies.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
You can prep all the ingredients ahead of time and have ready to sery on game days.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to three days.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
This dip will last in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat any leftovers in the microwave or in the oven in a baking dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?
You can use veggies for dipping, try using low fat versions of the cheeses.
CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT SAUCES?
Indeed you can use any buffalo wing sauce, frank’s red hot sauce, or sriracha sauce.
CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED OR HALVED?
Of course, make a half batch in the Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip in a mini crock pot or you can double or triple for a big gathering.
WHAT TO USE AS DIPPERS?
>Baguette slices
>Peppers
>Crackers
>Tortilla Chips
>Carrots
>Celery Sticks
Expert Tips for Making This Buffalo Chicken Wings Dip Recipe
- Change up the Ingredients: Try sprinkling Blue Cheese Crumbles on top. Make several versions of this dip, one Hot, one Mild buffalo sauce, even Barbeque.
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and place in a large Crock Pot or two small ones to spread out the goodness at larger functions.
- Top: Try topping the Crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe with chopped green onions, cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Replace the ranch with blue cheese dressing.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Chicken Firecracker Meatballs
- Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket
- Korean BBQ Wings
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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Yield: 12 people
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 15 minutes minutes
Total: 20 minutes minutes
This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip is a great way to serve a warm and spicy dip at parties or super bowl football events.
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces canned chunk chicken, drained
- ¾ cup prepared hot wing sauce
- 16 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar Jack cheese blend, divided
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Instructions
Add chicken and hot sauce to a skillet over medium high heat.
Cook until heated through.
Add cream cheese and ranch dressing and stir until fully combined.
Stir in half of the cheese.
Transfer to a small crock pot and set to low.
Top with remaining cheese and serve when hot and bubbly.
Expert Tips
- Change up the Ingredients: Try sprinkling Blue Cheese Crumbles on top. Make several versions of this dip, one Hot, one Mild buffalo sauce, even Barbeque.
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and place in a large Crock Pot or two small ones to spread out the goodness at larger functions.
- Top: Try topping the Crockpot buffalo chicken dip recipe with chopped green onions, cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.
- Blue Cheese Dressing: Replace the ranch with blue cheese dressing.
Estimated Nutritional Information
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg
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Author: Christina Hitchco*ck
Course: Appetizers and Dips
Cuisine: American