Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip is game day essential at my house! The spicy chicken and creamy, cheesy sauce with the tang of some blue cheese gives you all the flavor of buffalo chicken wings, but without the mess! This recipe makes a large batch perfect for a party, and the leftovers are great heated up in the microwave!
Ingredients
Shredded Chicken – See below for our tips to make the best shredded chicken. Chicken breasts work best for this recipe because chicken thighs can be too fatty and make the dip greasy. You can also use canned chicken. Frank’s Red Hot Sauce – Frank’s makes a buffalo-style sauce, but we think the traditional hot sauce tastes much better. The buffalo sauce has a little too much vinegar taste. Ranch Dressing – We love using Hidden Valley Ranch, but you can use homemade as well. If you are a blue cheese lover, you can substitute blue cheese dressing for the ranch! Cream Cheese – Cream cheese is what makes this dip so creamy and dip-able! It also helps cool down the heat of the hot sauce.Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Avoid using pre-shredded cheese if possible. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with a substance that keeps it from sticking. Unfortunately that substance also keeps it from melting properly. You will achieve the best texture if you shred your own cheese from a block. Optional Garnishes – I like to top this dip off with some green onions and blue cheese crumbles.
How to Make the Best Shredded Chicken
The easiest chicken to use for this dip is a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. It is quick, easy to shred, and delicious! However, if you want to cook up some chicken breasts, we can give you all the tips for the perfect shredded chicken. You can read our full Guide to Cooking and Shredding Chicken, but we will share a few of our top tips!
Add a little bit of butter to the pot. This will add flavor and help the chicken turn out really tender. Use your stand mixer or a hand mixer to shred the chicken. It is quick and easy! Using a mixer creates smaller pieces which makes dipping easier. Any time you are cooking chicken you will want to make sure it is heated through completely. Make sure there is no pink in the middle and an internal temperature of at least 165-degrees.
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