Buffalo chicken dip—it’s the kind of magic that happens when game day snacks meet comfort food cravings in a slow dance of spicy, creamy deliciousness. Just five ingredients, and you’ve got a party in a bowl. I once brought this to a potluck, and let’s just say, it vanished faster than the latest TikTok trend.
Steps
- Begin by cooking your chicken if it isn’t pre-cooked. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt, then boil it in water or chicken broth for about 10 minutes. Once cooked, shred the chicken using forks or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Place the shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese, ranch dressing, Frank’s Wing Sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese into a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to high and cook the mixture for about an hour, stirring halfway through to ensure even melting.
- Once the dip is melted and well-mixed, switch the slow cooker to low or warm to keep the dip at a serving temperature. Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or your preferred dippers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked, shredded chicken
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ¾ cup Frank’s Red Hot Wing sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Nutritional Values
Calories: 3600kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 180g | Fat: 300g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 912mg | Sodium: 10620mg | Potassium: 1716mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5592IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 1980mg | Iron: 12mg
FAQ
- What ingredients do I need for Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- The dip requires only five ingredients: cooked and shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, wing sauce (not hot sauce), and cheddar cheese.
- How should I serve Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- This dip pairs well with tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or even spread on pita bread as a sandwich. Crackers are also a great accompaniment.
- Can I make Buffalo Chicken Dip without a slow cooker?
- Yes, you can prepare this dip on the stovetop or bake it in the oven. For the oven, mix the ingredients in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake at 350°F for about 20-30 minutes until melted.
- How do I store and reheat leftovers?
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat smaller portions in the microwave or larger amounts in the slow cooker on the WARM setting.
- What can I do with leftover Buffalo Chicken Dip?
- Leftovers can be transformed into new dishes like Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas, Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls, Buffalo Chicken Pinwheels, or even as a topping for pizza or bread.
Tips
- Utilize Pre-Cooked Chicken: For convenience, use a rotisserie chicken to save time on cooking and shredding. This can make the preparation quicker and easier.
- Soften Your Cream Cheese: Begin with room temperature cream cheese to ensure it melts smoothly and blends evenly with the other ingredients.
- Choose the Right Sauce: Ensure you use Frank’s Wing Sauce instead of regular hot sauce. Wing sauce provides a milder flavor, as it’s hot sauce combined with butter.
- Grate Your Own Cheese: For the best texture and melting quality, shred cheese from a block rather than using pre-packaged shredded cheese, which can contain anti-caking agents.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)
- Cheese Grater
