This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for tailgating parties and other informal get togethers. Just toss all the ingredients into a slow cooker crock, turn it on, and viola! An easy tasty and delicious dish your guests will love. Keep it warm in your slow cooker during events.
The amount of heat can be adjusted easily to suit individual tastes by increasing or decreasing the amount of hot sauce and jalapeno used. Although the serving suggestions offered below are gluten-free, this tasty dip can also be served with crackers or crusty bread.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 3-7 hours
Serves: 6-8
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup. chicken broth
3 stalks celery, very finely diced
2 8-oz. packages cream cheese
¾ cup hot sauce; I like Frank’s for an authentic Buffalo chicken flavor
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely minced and seeds removed
6 oz. crumbled blue cheese, divided
1 c. Mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
3 green onions, tops sliced (optional)
1 small jalapeno, sliced (optional)
To Serve:
Celery stalk, carrot sticks, crackers, etc.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Directions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, to taste. Add chicken breasts, broth, celery, cream cheese, hot sauce, jalapeno pepper, and 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese to the crock of a 5 or 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or 6-7 hours on low.
- 30 minutes before serving, remove lid and shred chicken using two forks. Add shredded Mozzarella cheese and stir to combine. Add cover and continue cooking until cheese is completely melted.
- Remove lid and garnish dip with remaining blue cheese, sliced green onions, or jalapeno, if desired. Keep warm and serve with celery stalks and carrot sticks.
Tip: Add additional chicken broth after cooking to adjust consistency of the dip.
