This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is a game-day winner! Loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, and melty cheddar, this creamy and spicy dip is perfect for parties, tailgates, or any time you’re craving a delicious snack. Just throw everything in the Crockpot and let it cook until bubbly and irresistible. Serve it with tortilla chips, veggies, or crackers for the ultimate crowd-pleaser
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I am back at again with another great dish for Super Bowl Sunday. This dip, like standard buffalo wings, is low in carbs and absolutely perfect for indulging. It's super easy to make. I always use my slow cooker or Instant Pot for dishes with shredded chicken.
I simply add seasoned chicken breasts to my slow cooker with chicken broth and let the slow cooker do the work. The chicken is always very juicy and so easy to shred.
Table of Contents
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Plain Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- Buffalo Sauce
- Shredded Cheese
What Type of Chicken to Use
I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can also use skinless chicken thighs with no change to the cooking time. Chicken thighs are a lot juicier than breasts and will work great in this recipe. You can also use a cooked rotisserie chicken. Chop your chicken into cubes and you won't need to slow cook the dish at all.
What Type of Cheese to Use
I use sharp cheddar. Mild cheddar will work, too.
How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker with the chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. When the chicken has finished cooking, remove it from the slow-cooker and shred. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and hot sauce in a medium-sized bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Add the cooked chicken.
- Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken mixture to the baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese throughout.
- Bake.
Do You Have to Bake it?
Baking is optional, but it will get the cheese bubbly and gooey.
Additional Toppings and Substitution Ideas
- Add my Homemade Ranch Seasoning to the dip for flavor.
- Bacon
- Shrimp
- Blue Cheese
- Ranch Dressing
- Jalapenos
- Artichokes
- Olives
What to Pair with the Dip
- Fresh Vegetables like celery, broccoli, and cauliflower
- Pork Rinds
- Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
Can the Dip Be Made Ahead of Time?
The dip will last covered in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days.
Can You Freeze the Dip?
Because this dip is made with dairy ingredients, if frozen it will have separation and become watery. A frozen cheese or cream dip would either be crumbly or watery when it is thawed. I would not freeze this dip. You can read more about How to Freeze Dips here.
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Slow-Cooker Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts
- Chicken rub or seasoning to taste You can use your favorite chicken rub.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese Softened.
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Divided into 1 cup servings. I used sharp cheddar.
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions Optional
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with the chicken rub, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken to the slow cooker with the chicken broth.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. When the chicken has finished cooking, remove it from the slow-cooker and shred. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and hot sauce in a medium-sized bowl and stir until fully combined.
- Add the cooked chicken. Taste repeatedly and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken mixture to the baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese throughout.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add the chicken broth, chicken breasts, chicken seasoning, salt and pepper to taste to the Instant Pot.
- Seal. Cook for 10 minutes on Manual > High-Pressure Cooking.
- When the Instant Pot indicates it has finished allow the steam to release naturally for 10 minutes without quick release.
- Open the pot remove the chicken. Shred the chicken using two knives or a knife and fork.
- Drain the leftover broth from the Instant Pot.
- Place the Instant Pot on the saute function. Add the chicken back to the pot with the cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), 1 cup cheddar cheese, and buffalo sauce.
- Stir to combine the ingredients. Allow the mixture to cook for a few minutes until the cheddar and cream cheese has melted. Taste repeatedly and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Load the mixture into an 8x8 baking dish. Top with the remaining cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Top with green onions and serve.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)
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Suzy says
Great casserole! All the comfort right here.
Rae says
Now I need an excuse to have people over to make this. I LOVE buffalo dip and this is right up my alley!
Raia Todd says
Gimme a spoon! That looks amazing! Can't wait to give it a try.
pretty says
I always wondered how you made buffola chicken dip, great that this recipe is low carb too.
Veena Azmanov says
Love a cheesy chicken dip especially when it's not loaded with calories.. Comfort food at it's best..
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I've been trying to find some fun snack recipes because I have friends visiting this weekend and I think they'd LOVE this!
swayam says
SO cool! This looks absolutely what I would love to have now. Total comfort and bliss in one bowl
linda spiker says
What fantastic comfort food! That pulled chicken looks amazing!
Julia @ HappyFoods Tube says
My friends would love this! What a great idea!
Erren says
Low carbs? I'm hooked already! This dip looks so good!
Heather says
Hi, I noticed the nutrition info but soon realized 6g for the serving size is a tiny morsel of food . Was that supposed to say 6 oz..? Just want to log it correctly. Thank you!
Synnova says
I made this dip on NYE and it hit the spot! Everyone loved it at the party, and it was gone so fast! Will for sure make again.
staysnatched says
It's such a great party dip!
Lindsey says
I LOVE buffalo chicken anything. I love how easy this is to make! I made it twice in 48 hours for football games this weekend. So good on top of a salad or a nice slice of French bread. Will be making this my staple appetizer dish!
staysnatched says
Love that! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Janele says
This is so easy and so delicious. Really easy to double, first dish emptied at parties.
staysnatched says
haha I love to hear that!
Samantha says
This was so simple and DELICIOUS! It’s the first version I’ve done that has you cook the chicken separate and then add the goodies, vs dumping all in the beginning. It was so much creamier this way! Easy comfort food FTW
staysnatched says
Yay! I love a good creamy version.
Keri says
I made this for my buffet of dips for NYE for my man and I. It was a huge hit! Super easy to make (I made the instant pot version) and then transferred to small crockpot after it cooked to keep it warm.
We loved it and ate it through the night. We had the little bit of leftovers today on Hawaiian rolls for lunch.
It will def be on the menu for parties when the world opens up again.
staysnatched says
Yes! The perfect dip for any spread.
Chelsea says
I made this dip for just me and my boyfriend for our quarantine NYE to ring in 2021 and it didn’t even make it through the night! Kind of embarrassing how much we are of it, but it is so delicious. You wouldn’t even know that it’s low carb or keto friendly, it’s so creamy and delicious!
staysnatched says
Yes! Creamy and delish the best part!
Sara says
So delicious and so easy to make! Will for sure make this again.
staysnatched says
I love to hear you will make it again!
Edith says
Delicious!!! This dip was finger licking good!!! I’m so glad my kids thought it was spicy so now I get leftovers 😆😋.
staysnatched says
haha! None for the kids!
Shayla says
The dip was a hit!!! This is probably one of the easiest recipes I've ever followed. I will admit that I cheated and used a rotisserie chicken, so it cut the prep time down. But nonetheless, it was fire! I’ll definitely be making this dip again!
staysnatched says
cheat away! I do that all of the time.
Lola Lopez says
These recipes are made in slow cookers or air fryers! I have neither. Do you have this recipe for the Buffalo Chicken Dip for regular pots & pans on the stove?
staysnatched says
No, but it's pretty straightforward. The dip is finished in the oven. So cook your chicken and then follow the remaining steps of the recipe. Those tools are only used to cook the chicken. You can cook the chicken on the stove if you want.
Jay says
I've been wanting some of this dip after having it at a friend's party. Love that it was super simple to make and paired with some celery sticks or tortilla chips was fire. I sent it to my friends and told them they need to get on this. Way better than any store brand I have ever had.
staysnatched says
Awesome! I'm so glad to hear it!
Heather says
Football is back and, for me, that means buffalo chicken dip season. I made this one yesterday and it was PERFECT. Easy, lighter, and FULL of flavor. Thank you!!
I’m thinking of stuffing some egg roll wrappers with the leftovers and air frying them, I bet that would be good! (Got this idea from your taco egg rolls recipe, which I have not tried yet - next week!)
staysnatched says
That sounds so good!
Sabrina B says
I love this recipe especially during football season! Making the chicken in the crockpot legit makes it so juicy and easy to shred.
staysnatched says
Yay! I'm so glad you enjoy it.
Heather says
I may have reviewed this recipe before, but I don’t care. If you’re looking for a fantastic buffalo chicken dip recipe, look no further and make this one. Thanks, Brandi!
staysnatched says
haha! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Amanda says
So easy to make, and it tastes incredible! I used sour cream instead of Greek yogurt, but want to try with the yogurt next time. Can’t wait to make this again for our super bowl party!
staysnatched says
Perfect for Super Bowl parties for sure!
Towanda Wilson says
Made this for a snowy day in NC. Used the instant pot method. Tasted great and the greek yogurt helps me with my protein goals! Will be my go to recipe from now on!
staysnatched says
Perfect for a snowy day!
Sydney says
Really wanted to make this for the Super Bowl. And I have never made it before and I knew exactly where to find the perfect recipe. This was awesome will definitely be making it again
staysnatched says
I'm glad to hear you will make it again.
Robin says
It was as good as it looks! Thank you!
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it.
Sherene says
My husband really wanted a buffalo chicken dip that did not include mayo-based dips (i.e., ranch or blue cheese), and I knew I could count on Brandi to offer just that. This recipe is so good that I might have to eat the entire baking dish by myself.
JANELLE says
made this for super bowl Sunday and it's another hit from Brandi!!!
staysnatched says
I’m glad it was a hit!
Erica says
I’m so glad this recipe came in my inbox today! This was the perfect thing to have waiting for my crew after an afternoon at the farm. Everyone loved it! My grown sons requested that what little was leftover, be left for them to have at lunch tomorrow. Good thing I made a double batch!
staysnatched says
Wondeful! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!