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Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

Dump-and-Go Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

This dump-and-go cheesy buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate party appetizer! No browning required - just toss everything in your slow cooker for creamy, spicy perfection that disappears every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup buffalo wing sauce plus extra for serving
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 packet 1 oz ranch dressing mix
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Tortilla chips and celery sticks for serving

Method
 

  1. Prep the slow cooker: Place chicken breasts in your slow cooker.
  2. Add ingredients: Add softened cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, butter, and ranch dressing packet directly on top of chicken.
  3. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  4. Shred and mix: Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir in cheddar cheese until completely melted and creamy.
  5. Serve: Keep warm in slow cooker on "keep warm" setting. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with tortilla chips and celery sticks.

Notes

  • Make it spicier: Add diced jalapeños or extra hot sauce
  • Lighter version: Use light cream cheese and Greek yogurt
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of milk
  • Make-ahead tip: Prep ingredients in freezer bag, thaw overnight, then dump in slow cooker
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 285
  • Protein: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fiber: 0g