Halloween Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip: Easy Party Recipe
This creamy, spicy buffalo chicken dip is made effortlessly in a slow cooker with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for Halloween parties, it stays warm for hours and is always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (12 oz) cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: chopped green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or extra hot sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Shred the chicken using a hand mixer on low speed or two forks until uniform.
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or microwaving in 10-second bursts.
- Combine shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, ranch dressing, buffalo hot sauce, and half of the shredded cheddar in the slow cooker. Stir until mostly incorporated.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top, cover, and cook for another 10-15 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with green onions or blue cheese if desired. Serve warm from the slow cooker with tortilla chips, celery, or bread.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and shred your own cheddar. If dip is too thick, stir in a tablespoon of milk or chicken broth. If too thin, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 12
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