Bring the ultimate game-day appetizer from the sports bar straight to your kitchen! This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is ridiculously easy to make, packed with bold, spicy flavor, and is the creamiest, cheesiest dip you’ll ever taste. Just set it, forget it, and get ready for the compliments to roll in. The best part? It’s completely keto-friendly, so you can indulge guilt-free with your favorite low-carb dippers like crisp celery, bell peppers, or cauliflower.
Ingredients
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup / 240 ml chicken broth
• 2 8-ounce packages / 452 g full-fat cream cheese, cut into cubes
• ½ cup / 120 ml hot wing sauce
• 2 cups / 226 g shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup / 240 g full-fat sour cream
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped scallion, for garnish
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts into a small slow cooker and pour the chicken broth over them. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
2. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it in a bowl. Using two forks or a hand mixer, shred the chicken. Discard the remaining broth from the slow cooker.
3. Return the shredded chicken to the empty slow cooker. Add the cubed cream cheese, hot wing sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and onion powder.
4. Stir everything to combine, then cover and cook on High for 1 hour, stirring halfway through at the 30-minute mark, until the cheeses are fully melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.
5. Garnish with freshly chopped scallions before serving.
Nutritional Information
• Per Serving: 349 Calories ★ Fat 29 g (75%) ★ Net Carbs 3 g (3%) ★ Protein 20 g (23%)
Pro Tips
• For ultra-fast shredding, use a hand mixer on low speed directly on the cooked chicken breasts in a deep bowl.
• Grate your own cheddar cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses contain starches that can prevent smooth melting.
• Easily adjust the heat by choosing a mild, medium, or hot wing sauce to suit your preference.
• For a tangier flavor, mix in a tablespoon or two of ranch dressing along with the other .
• Serve with a variety of dippers like celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, pork rinds, or keto-friendly crackers.
FAQ
Q: Can I use rotisserie chicken to make this dip faster
A: Yes, absolutely! To save time, you can use about 2-3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken. Simply skip the first two steps of cooking the chicken and add the pre-cooked chicken to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients in step 3.
Q: How do I adjust the spice level of this buffalo chicken dip
A: You can easily control the heat by choosing a different hot wing sauce. Use a mild sauce for less spice, a medium sauce for a classic flavor, or an extra-hot sauce for a fiery kick. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for more heat.
Q: What are the best keto-friendly things to serve with this dip
A: For a low-carb option, this dip pairs perfectly with celery sticks, bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, cauliflower florets, and pork rinds. Keto-friendly crackers or toasted low-carb bread are also excellent choices for dipping.
Q: How should I store and reheat leftovers
A: Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it gently in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, or warm it in a saucepan on the stove over low heat until heated through.
