Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe – our favorite Rotel dip infused with the flavor of buffalo chicken wings! Chicken, hot sauce, ranch seasoning, Rotel, and Velveeta. SO good! Perfect for parties, potlucks, or any snacking occasion. Just toss the ingredients in the crockpot, let it simmer to perfection, and serve with your favorite dippers.

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Buffalo Chicken Rotel Dip

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is a flavor explosion waiting to happen! Tender, shredded chicken, hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, Rotel, and Velveeta cheese are all slowly simmered to perfection in your trusty crockpot. It’s the kind of dip that’s so good you’ll find yourself going back for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths! It is the perfect appetizer for parties, game day, or any gathering where you want to delight your guests with a crowd-pleasing, finger-licking treat. Trust me, this dip is downright addictive!

bowl of buffalo chicken cheese dip surrounded by tortilla chips

How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

This dip is effortless to make with only a few simple ingredients. Place chicken in a 6-qt crock pot. Sprinkle the chicken with ranch seasoning and buffalo sauce. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat until the chicken is cooked. Shred the chicken with two forks. Add Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles and cubed Velveeta cheese to the crockpot. Cover and cook in HIGH heat until cheese has melted. Stir well and garnish with green onions and extra wing sauce.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

You can use any chicken in this dip. Chicken breasts, chicken tenderloins, or chicken thighs.
Variations/Additions:
- onions
- bell peppers
- blue cheese crumbles
- cream cheese
I use Frank’s Redhot or Frank’s Buffalo Wing sauce.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
I don’t like Velveeta. What cheese can I use instead? We love Velveeta because it melts wonderfully and tastes great. If you don’t like Velveeta cheese you can substitute shredded cheese. Sharp cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese work great.
Can I make Buffalo Chicken Dip in the microwave? Yes! Combine cooked chicken, Frank’s red hot sauce, ranch dressing mix, Rotel, and Velveeta cheese in a large bowl. Heat in the microwave until the cheese has melted.
- I recommend using rotisserie chicken if making the dip in the microwave.
Can I Freeze Buffalo Chicken Rotel Dip? Yes! Cool the dip to room temperature and transfer to a freezer safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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How to Serve Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

When it comes to serving up this cheese dip, you’ll want the perfect sidekicks to complement its bold flavors. A plate of crisp, crunchy veggies like celery sticks and carrot spears offers a refreshing contrast to the spicy dip. Crispy tortilla chips are another fantastic option, providing a sturdy vessel for scooping up that creamy goodness. And don’t forget a side of cool and creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling over a platter of nachos – it’s the ultimate pairing. With these accompaniments by its side, your Buffalo Chicken Dip becomes the star of a delicious spread that’s sure to satisfy any crowd.

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