Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crock Pot or Baked) (2024)

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This Buffalo Chicken Dip has everything you love about buffalo wings, only made into a dip – the perfect party appetizer, no messy hands! Make it in the oven with a rotisserie chicken or from scratch in the slow cooker.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip, it’s one of my go-to appetizers because everyone loves it!! It’s easy, you can make it ahead and it’s delicious! It’s also perfect for sharing with friends and a must for your Superbowl party!! You can make this in the slow cooker, or make it faster using a rotisserie chicken. A few more favorite party appetizers are my Mini Bell Peppers Loaded Turkey “Nachos”, Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Baked Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers.

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I’ve been making this buffalo dip for years because it’s always a hit when I serve it at any party. It’s much lighter than most buffalo dip recipes out there, but you would never know! To make buffalo chicken dip healthy, I use lean chicken breast and lighten it with Greek yogurt or fat-free sour cream. And of course, I use Frank’s hot sauce – a must! Lately I’ve been making this with a rotisserie chicken, which is the fastest method, then I bake it in the oven.

What to eat with Buffalo Dip:

These are some of my favorite dippers to serve with this dip:

  • Serve it with fresh veggies like celery sticks and baby carrots
  • Make it more substantial and serve it with baked chips or crackers.
  • Leftovers are great used as a filling for sandwiches or egg rolls.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients:

  • Shredded Chicken Breast: cooked in the crock pot or from a rotisserie chicken.
  • Franks Hot Sauce: I use Franks original hot sauce, a must!
  • Cream Cheese: I used reduced fat
  • Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt: this replaces part of the cream cheese used in other recipes to make it lighter
  • Crumbled Blue Cheese: Or swap it for cheddar cheese
  • White Vinegar: just a little for flavor

Helpful Tips

  • If you are planning on serving a larger crowd, I highly recommend doubling the recipe, the cook time will remain the same.
  • You can prep this a day ahead then pop it in the oven 30 minutes before serving.
  • Leftovers last 4 days in the refrigerator.

Variations:

If you don’t like blue cheese, you can swap it for cheddar or mozzarella cheese. If you like it extra cheesy, you can top it with more cheddar and melt before serving.

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

Fastest Oven Method:

To bake this in the oven, you can use cooked shredded chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, then mix all the ingredients and place them in a baking dish. Bake 350F until hot, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Crock Pot Method:

To make this in the slow cooker, cook the chicken breasts in water or broth 4 hours on high, then drain and shred the chicken with two forks. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook low 2 to 3 hours, serve hot.

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More Buffalo Chicken Recipes:

  • Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
  • Buffalo Chicken Strips
  • Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Roll Ups
  • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

4.94 from 45 votes

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Cals:121

Protein:15

Carbs:4.5

Fat:6.5

Buffalo Chicken Dip has everything you love about buffalo wings, only made into a dip – no messy hands! Make it in the slow cooker or use a rotisserie chicken!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

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Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 30 minutes mins

Total: 40 minutes mins

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Yield: 9 servings

Serving Size: 1 /3 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 16 ounces*
  • 4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia)
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream or Greek yogurt, I prefer sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Franks red hot sauce, or whatever hot sauce you like
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • scallions, optional for garnish
  • cut up celery sticks and carrot sticks, for dipping

Instructions

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe:

  • To make the shredded chicken, place chicken in the slow cooker and add enough water or chicken broth to cover. Cook high 4 hours. Remove and shred with two forks, discard the liquid.

  • Meanwhile, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, vinegar and hot sauce together until smooth. Add half of the blue cheese.

  • Transfer to the slow cooker with the chicken, mixing well and return to the slow cooker, cook low 2 to 3 hours.

  • Transfer to a serving dish and top with the remaining blue cheese, garnish with scallions. Serve hot.

Faster Oven Method with a Rotisserie Chicken:

  • Buy a rotisserie chicken and remove the breast meat from the bones, removing the skin and shred. Save the rest of the chicken for another recipe.

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Place chicken in a large bowl, then mix the cream cheese, sour cream, vinegar and hot sauce together until smooth. Add half of the blue cheese and place them in a baking dish. Bake 350F until hot, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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Notes

Variations: If you don't like blue cheese, you can swap it for cheddar or mozzarella cheese.

You can cook the chicken breast in the Instant Pot covered in 1 1/2 cups water or broth 15 min high pressure. Once you shred and drain set the instant pot to the slow cooker mode, combine the ingredients and proceed with above directions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 /3 cup, Calories: 121 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4.5 g, Protein: 15 g, Fat: 6.5 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 48 mg, Sodium: 707 mg, Sugar: 2.5 g

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Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crock Pot or Baked) (2024)

FAQs

Why is my buffalo chicken dip so runny? ›

Buffalo chicken dip can be runny if you use a reduced fat cream cheese. It can also be runny if you use too much ranch dressing or not enough chicken. You can thicken the dip by adding more shredded chicken, or even more cubes of full fat cream cheese or even more shredded cheddar cheese.

How long does it take for buffalo chicken dip to get old? ›

Leftovers – Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove over low heat. You can also use leftover dip as a filling for some amazing quesadillas, sandwiches, and sliders!

What is the best thing to eat buffalo chicken dip with? ›

What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Dip: 15+ Mouthwatering Sides
  • Produce. • 1 Baked potatoes. • 1 Carrot sticks. • 1 Celery sticks. ...
  • Pasta & Grains. • 1 Pasta.
  • Baking & Spices. • 1 Pepper strips.
  • Bread & Baked Goods. • 1 Bread. • 1 Breadsticks. • 1 Cornbread. ...
  • Snacks. • 1 Pretzels. • 1 Tortilla chips.
  • Frozen. • 1 Egg rolls. • 1 Pizza.

How do you heat up buffalo chicken dip? ›

To reheat: Remove Lid. Bake @ 350 for approx 20 Min. Check Dish and return to oven in 5 minute increments until sauce is bubbling and the edges are getting a little dark.

Should you put buffalo sauce on chicken before or after cooking? ›

Most oven-baked chicken wings are tossed in sauce after they have been cooked, which means that the skin needs to be perfectly crisp to soak up all the sauce.

Why is there so much oil in my buffalo chicken dip? ›

Overcooking the dip or having the temperature up too high will result in an oily looking dip. This will not affect the flavor, but doesn't look as appealing.

How to thicken up buffalo chicken dip? ›

There is likely too much liquid in your dip. Whether you added more Ranch dressing or hot sauce or both, there is probably too much. HOW DO YOU THICKEN BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP? You can thicken your buffalo chicken dip by adding more chicken or more cream cheese.

Can I eat 5 day old buffalo chicken dip? ›

If you have leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip, you can store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. You can reheat any leftovers in the microwave or in the oven – this is up to your preference!

Is it okay to leave buffalo chicken dip out overnight? ›

Buffalo Chicken Dip should not sit out at room temperature for longer than two hours. If you can keep it warm (like in a slow cooker on “warm” setting) then it will last for longer.

What chips go best with buffalo chicken dip? ›

Tortilla chips – I recommend a thick, hearty chip that can stand up to these cheesy chicken dip. You could also spoon the dip over the tortilla chip “scoops”. Corn chips – Frito scoops are perfect for dipping up this buffalo chicken dip! Crackers – I recommend a thick cracker, like Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

How do you keep buffalo chicken dip from getting greasy? ›

Here are a few tips to consider to prevent that from becoming an issue:
  1. Be careful not to use too much cheese! ...
  2. Try reduced-fat cream cheese! ...
  3. Use lean chicken or remove the skin! ...
  4. Drain excess liquid from the cooked chicken. ...
  5. Bake it for the recommended time, not longer. ...
  6. Skim off any excess oil during baking.
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Why is my buffalo chicken dip grainy? ›

Buffalo Chicken Dip can get grainy if you make a few simple mistakes. – Overheating the cheddar cheese can cause it to break down and become grainy. Avoid overcooking the dip to help prevent this. – Using pre-shredded cheese can create a grainy texture from the anti-caking agents they use.

Are you supposed to heat Buffalo Chicken Dip? ›

Your frozen buffalo dip can be reheated in many different ways. You can transfer the dip in an oven-safe container and pop the dip in a preheated oven for a few minutes until the dip is bubbly and reaches its perfect, creamy consistency.

Is Buffalo Chicken Dip better warm or cold? ›

The dip can be served cold or, if preferred, baked till hot in a shallow casserole dish. For dipping, offer corn chips, ideally with low salt. Place cream cheese, unwrapped, in a large mixing bowl to warm and soften. With wooden spoon or firm spatula, mix cream cheese well till soft.

How long is homemade Buffalo Chicken Dip good for? ›

Buffalo chicken dip lasts for up to four days—if you're lucky enough to end up with leftovers, that is! Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Warm leftover dip in the microwave or oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°.

How do you thicken a runny cold dip? ›

Mixing in Heavy whipping cream and whipping the mixture should give you a thicker consistency while maintaining cold temperatures and should not dilute the flavor, though you might want to adjust your yogurt/whipping cream proportions. If you want an even more thick consistency, you might try butter.

How do you thicken hot dip? ›

Use Flour and Water

Combine 2 tablespoons flour with every 1/4 cup cold water and whisk until smooth. Add the mixture to your sauce over medium heat, and continue to stir and cook until you've reached your desired consistency.

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