This easy game day appetizer combines classic buffalo wing flavors with cool creaminess in an easy dip made in the crockpot. Perfect for any party, serve it up with chips or celery sticks and watch everyone go back for seconds! Show
This is one of my Dip recipes I know you’ll want to keep on hand! Pin this recipe for later! Let’s talk appetizers. Party food is, simply put, the BEST food out there! Probably one of the most quintessential party foods are chicken wings… with buffalo flavor being the most popular. I love a great chicken wing, but sometimes I don’t want all the mess. Most of you have probably had a version of this buffalo chicken dip recipe before… I know I have. At parties, and even on the appetizer menu at many restaurants, it’s quite the popular dip! Now you can make this restaurant quality dip recipe at home! And it couldn’t be more simple. This recipe has been hanging around on the website since 2018, and has been updated with additional information and photos. The recipe however, remains the same 🙂 How to make buffalo chicken dip in the crockpot?This is just an overview; the full ingredients and directions are in the recipe card toward the bottom of this post.
Helpful Tip!You can use either traditional hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot), or buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot buffalo wings). We much prefer the buffalo wing sauce, but of course this is your dip, so use what you love most. Variations of this recipe
FAQ’sWhat’s the best chicken to use for buffalo chicken dip? The best option would be to use a shredded rotisserie chicken (or make your own version of rotisserie chicken at home!). My grocery store even sells them pre-shredded for convenience! Other options would be to cook chicken and shred it yourself, use leftover chicken, or even canned if you don’t have any other other options. Can buffalo chicken dip be frozen? Yes, this dip can be frozen, in a freezer-safe container, for up to 3 months. Thaw, then reheat as desired. However, there could be a little separation of the dairy, so make sure to give everything a good stir before reheating. Making buffalo chicken dip ahead of timeThe great thing about this appetizer is that it can be made ahead of time! Just assemble it, cover, and refrigerate for a day or two. Then heat it up per the recipe, and enjoy! StorageLeftover dip should be refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoyed within 3-5 days. More Dip Recipes:My Favorite Slow Cooker!I had this crockpot for a while now, and I really love how it cooks. The locking lid feature is amazing for taking foods to potlucks or other gatherings! Get on amazon Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @the_chunky_chef on Facebook and Instagram! Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crockpot Recipe)4.73 from 37 votes Author: The Chunky Chef Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Calories: 232 Servings: 12 servings (hover over # to adjust)Print Rate Pin This easy game day appetizer combines classic buffalo wing flavors with cool creaminess in an easy dip made in the crockpot. Ingredients
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VideoNutrition DisclaimerThe Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used. How long is chicken wing dip good for?Depending on how fresh your ingredients are to start, Buffalo Chicken Dip should last 3-5 days in the fridge.
Do you heat up buffalo chicken dip?HOW TO REHEAT LEFTOVER BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP. You can definitely eat it cold if you like, but personally I like to warm it first. To reheat, just microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each interval, until hot. If it gets too hot too fast, you may notice it can look a little greasy.
Why is my chicken wing dip greasy?If your dip has a greasy or oil texture or pools in the dip, it means that your have not mixed your ingredients together well enough. They have not fully come together and are separated in the cooking process. Put back on the stove if this is the case, heat it up and mix constantly for a few minutes.
What is chicken wing dip made of?Hot melty cheese, buffalo sauce, cool blue cheese or ranch dressing, cream cheese, and chunks of tender chicken ready and waiting to be dipped into.
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