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Best Loaded Buffalo Chicken Dip – Easy Game Day Recipe

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This loaded buffalo chicken dip is creamy, spicy, and packed with chicken and cheese. Made entirely in the slow cooker, it’s the perfect game day appetizer that’s incredibly easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (recommended: Frank’s RedHot Original)
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing (buttermilk ranch preferred)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If using rotisserie chicken, remove skin and bones first. You need about 3 cups of shredded meat.
  2. Cut cream cheese into cubes and let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to soften.
  3. Add softened cream cheese to the slow cooker first. Top with shredded chicken, then pour buffalo sauce and ranch dressing over everything. Sprinkle with garlic powder and onion powder. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese. Reserve remaining 1 cup of cheddar for later.
  4. Mix everything together with a spatula until cream cheese is evenly distributed. Cover with lid.
  5. Cook on LOW for 2 hours. After 1 hour, stir well to help everything melt evenly. Dip is ready when hot, bubbly, and completely smooth. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 1 hour for a quicker result.
  6. Once dip is hot and smooth, sprinkle reserved 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top. Cover and let melt for 5-10 minutes.
  7. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles (if using) and sliced green onions. Serve straight from the slow cooker on WARM setting, or transfer to a serving bowl.

Notes

For best results, don’t skip softening the cream cheese. Shred your own cheese for smoother melting. Stir halfway through cooking to prevent a crusty ring. Let dip rest on warm for 10-15 minutes before serving. If dip looks oily, stir to bring it back together. To thin, add a splash of milk or extra buffalo sauce. To thicken, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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