Description
This is a creamy, tangy, and crowd-pleasing Buffalo chicken dip that tastes just like Buffalo wings—served hot and perfect for parties or game days!
Ingredients
2 cans chunk chicken, drained
3/4 cup hot pepper sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup ranch dressing
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Celery pieces, for serving
Chicken-flavored crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine drained chicken and hot sauce. Cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in softened cream cheese and ranch dressing. Mix until well blended and warm, about another 3–5 minutes.
- Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on Low for about 35 minutes, until bubbly and hot.
- Serve immediately with celery sticks and chicken-flavored crackers.
Notes
- Add spicy ranch seasoning for a punchier flavor.
- Use blue cheese dressing for a tangier twist.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with jackfruit or artichokes.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 25 minutes as an alternative to slow cooking.
- Top with green onions or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg