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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe Easy Slow Cooker Favorite with Blue Cheese

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A creamy, tangy buffalo chicken dip made effortlessly in a slow cooker, perfect for parties and casual get-togethers. This recipe combines shredded chicken, buffalo hot sauce, cream cheese, and blue cheese for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 10.5 oz or 450g)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup buffalo hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (about 2.6 oz or 75g)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. If not already shredded, shred about 3 cups (450g) of cooked chicken. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, and 1/4 cup ranch dressing. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in 3/4 cup buffalo hot sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Fold in the shredded chicken and 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles gently, keeping cheese in chunks.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and spread evenly. Cover with the lid.
  6. Cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once halfway through, until bubbly and hot.
  7. Before serving, stir the dip to blend any separated liquids. Sprinkle extra blue cheese crumbles and chopped fresh chives or parsley on top.
  8. Serve warm with dippers like celery sticks, tortilla chips, pretzels, or crusty bread.

Notes

If the dip is too thick after cooking, stir in a splash of milk or extra ranch dressing to loosen. You can prepare the dip the night before and refrigerate in the slow cooker insert; add 30 minutes to cooking time if starting cold. Use quality blue cheese for best flavor. For dairy-free versions, substitute vegan cream cheese, coconut yogurt, and dairy-free ranch dressing.

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