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This creamy, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a slow cooker favorite made with just 5 ingredients. It’s warm, tangy, gently spicy, and perfect for parties — the ultimate hands-off appetizer that stays melty and delicious for hours.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 0.75 cup buffalo sauce
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Equipment

  • 4–6 quart slow cooker Ideal for batch size; smaller units may require scaling.
  • silicone spatula Useful for stirring and preventing sticking.
  • oven-safe dish (optional) Use if transferring to broil for a browned top.

Method
 

  1. Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar to the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1–2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even melting and avoid scorching.
  3. Once fully melted and smooth, stir well until no streaks of cream cheese remain.
  4. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar on top. Cover for 5–10 minutes until melted into a glossy finish.
  5. Switch slow cooker to WARM and serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or toasted bread. Adjust salt or heat to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 190mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Stir every 30 minutes during cooking to prevent scorching and ensure a creamy texture. Save some cheddar for the end to melt into a glossy top. Not ideal for freezing due to dairy separation. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for part of the cream cheese or add steamed cauliflower.

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