Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Creamy, tangy, and packed with protein, this slow cooker buffalo chicken dip is the ultimate game day appetizer. It’s made with simple ingredients like cottage cheese, chicken breast, and hot sauce—perfect for scooping with chips, veggies, or crackers. Whether you’re hosting friends or just want a satisfying high-protein snack, this dip delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Slow Cooker filled with creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip, garnished with chopped chives and blue cheese crumbles. Chips are partially visible in the background.

18 grams of protein per serving

The protein in this recipe comes mostly from the chicken breast and blended cottage cheese. I also added Greek yogurt and a bit of shredded cheese to bump up the creamy texture and the protein count. When I first tested this dip, I wasn’t sure how well the cottage cheese would work, but blending it made it silky smooth and added a rich, cheesy taste without all the heaviness. It’s now my go-to for potlucks and game day spreads!

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1 Why you will love this recipe

2 Key ingredients and substitutions

3 How to make slow cooker buffalo chicken dip (with raw chicken)

4 Recipe notes and tips

5 Storage instructions

6 Variations

7 What to serve with crock pot buffalo chicken dip

8 Frequently asked questions

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10 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

Why you will love this recipe

Effortless cooking: Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work.
High-protein: Loaded with chicken, cottage cheese, and Greek yogurt.
Big flavor: Creamy, cheesy, and spicy with that classic buffalo kick.
Customizable: Easy to tweak the spice level or cheese blend.
Dippable heaven: Pairs well with chips, crackers, and crunchy veggies.

Key ingredients and substitutions

Ingredients for slow cooker buffalo chicken dip are displayed in bowls: shredded cheeses, chopped green onion, buffalo sauce, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, chicken breasts, and assorted spices.

Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are lean and high in protein. You can also use thighs for a richer flavor or swap in rotisserie or canned chicken for convenience.
Buffalo sauce: Brings the heat and tang. Frank’s RedHot is the classic pick, but any buffalo-style hot sauce will work.
Cottage cheese: Blended smooth, it gives the dip a creamy texture with a protein boost. If you’re not a fan, full-fat cream cheese is a good substitute.
Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and a little tang while keeping things light. Sour cream works too if that’s what you have.
Cheddar cheese: Brings sharp, melty goodness. Colby jack or pepper jack are fun swaps for extra flavor.
Mozzarella: Helps everything melt together. Monterey jack or fontina would also work well.
Blue cheese crumbles: Totally optional, but they add a bold, tangy twist. You can skip it or replace it with more shredded cheese if preferred.
Green onions or chives: Fresh and flavorful for garnish. Try jalapeños for a spicier topping or leave it out if you’re keeping it mild.

How to make slow cooker buffalo chicken dip (with raw chicken)

Add the chicken and spices: Place raw chicken breasts in the slow cooker with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and buffalo sauce.
Let it cook: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and easy to shred.
Shred the chicken: Use two forks or an electric hand mixer right in the crockpot to shred the chicken into juicy pieces.

Raw chicken breasts in a slow cooker, topped with red sauce and a blend of black pepper, garlic powder, and other seasonings.

Raw chicken breasts covered in a thick red sauce sit in a black slow cooker, with a wooden spoon resting on the side.

Blend the cottage cheese and yogurt: Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend until smooth and creamy—this step makes the dip extra silky.
Mix in the cheeses: Stir in the blended cottage cheese-yogurt mix, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese crumbles.

Shredded cheese, buffalo sauce, and cottage cheese in a slow cooker ready to be mixed.

Creamy, orange-yellow slow cooker buffalo chicken dip with visible seasoning in a black slow cooker, sitting on a speckled countertop.

Cook again: Let everything heat together in the slow cooker on low for 1 more hour, stirring occasionally to keep it smooth.
Finish it off: Stir in sliced green onions or chives just before serving for a fresh pop of flavor.

A close-up of creamy slow cooker buffalo chicken dip, topped with chopped chives and visible streaks of orange buffalo sauce.

Shredded chicken in a creamy orange sauce with herbs, cooked in a black slow cooker.

Garnish and serve: Top with extra blue cheese and green onions if you’d like, and serve hot with chips, crackers, or veggies!

A hand with purple nail polish holds a chip dipped in creamy, orange Buffalo Chicken Dip with herbs, with melted cheese stretching from the dip.

Recipe notes and tips

Chicken: If you don’t want to use raw chicken, rotisserie or canned chicken works great—just reduce the first cook time to 1 hour.
Blend until smooth: Don’t skip blending the cottage cheese and yogurt. It makes the texture super creamy.
Adjust the heat: Add more buffalo sauce for extra kick, or tone it down with extra yogurt or cheese.
Stir: Give the dip a quick mix during the second cook to help the cheese melt evenly.
Keep it warm: If serving at a party, keep the dip on the “warm” setting in your slow cooker, and give it a stir occasionally.
Make it ahead: Prep the entire dip a day in advance and just reheat before serving.

Storage instructions

Fridge: Let the dip come to room temperature before storing in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the microwave or on low in the slow cooker, stirring to keep it creamy.
Don’t freeze: You can freeze it, but the texture may change—best eaten fresh or within a few days.

Variations

Cream cheese version: Swap blended cottage cheese for full-fat cream cheese if you prefer a richer dip.
Extra spicy: Stir in chopped jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce.
Blue cheese lovers: Add more crumbles on top or mix some into the base for extra tang.
Veggie-loaded: Mix in chopped spinach or corn for a little extra texture and color.
Buffalo ranch version: Stir in a tablespoon of ranch seasoning or a dollop of ranch dressing.

What to serve with crock pot buffalo chicken dip

Chips & Crackers: Tortilla chips, pita chips, pretzel crisps, crackers, crostini
Veggies: Celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber rounds
Extras for a spread: Mini slider buns, baked potatoes (top with a scoop!), lettuce cups
Other party food ideas: Buffalo wings, corn on the cob, mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers

Frequently asked questions

Is this dip spicy?

It has a mild kick, but you can easily make it spicier or milder depending on the buffalo sauce you use.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Absolutely. Make it a day ahead, store in the fridge, and reheat before serving.

What if I don’t have a slow cooker?

No problem! Bake it in the oven following my oven baked buffalo chicken dip recipe.

Does it still taste good without blue cheese?

Totally! You can leave it out or replace it with extra shredded cheese.

Creamy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip with blue cheese and chives served hot in a black slow cooker, a wooden spoon resting on the side.

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