<figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6aad70d76794a2984cfca874?format=jpeg" height="1834" width="2751" alt="tortilla chip dipped in buffalo chicken dip"><figcaption>The Buffalo chicken dip requires only six ingredients.<p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure><ul class="summary-list"><li>I make the same Buffalo chicken dip for every party, game day, and Super Bowl.</li><li>It takes only six ingredients, plus seasonings, and comes together in a slow cooker.</li><li>It's a crowd-pleaser and unbelievably easy to make.</li></ul><p>Football Sundays are officially back, and my recipe for easy <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/football-game-day-recipes-appetizers-slow-cooker-crock-pot-2021-1">slow-cooker</a> Buffalo chicken dip is guaranteed to be the MVP at any party.</p><p>Practically every time I entertain friends — be it for <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/easy-air-fryer-recipes-game-day-appetizers">game day</a>, the Super Bowl, or any party — I'm always asked if I'll be making my famous Buffalo chicken dip.</p><p>Over the years, I've tweaked recipes I've seen online to come up with the easiest, most crowd-pleasing dip. It requires only six main ingredients, plus seasonings you'll probably already have in your pantry.</p><p>Here's how to make my <a target="" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-slow-cooker-comfort-food-recipes">easy slow-cooker</a> Buffalo chicken dip.</p><div id="slideshow"><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">My recipe for slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip requires only six main ingredients.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838a9fd3c7faef0ecd9c2b?format=jpeg" height="2304" width="3072" charset="" alt="slow cooker buffalo chicken dip ingredients"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>To make the dip, which feeds about 10 people, you'll need:</p><ul><li>A 6-quart slow cooker or Crock-Pot</li><li>A rotisserie chicken (or 1 lb of cooked chicken)</li><li>12 fluid ounces Frank's RedHot Buffalo sauce</li><li>½ cup ranch dressing</li><li>16-ounce cream cheese</li><li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li><li>1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese</li><li>Salt, pepper, garlic powder</li></ul></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I always start by separating the breasts from the rotisserie chicken and removing the skin.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838aaea645d1188188ad86?format=jpeg" height="1982" width="2643" charset="" alt="rotisserie chicken"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>I like to use rotisserie chicken for this recipe because it's often easier and cheaper than buying chicken breasts and boiling them myself. I find that the rotisserie chicken also packs much more flavor, and saves me from having to do any actual cooking.</p><p>When it comes to game-day recipes, easiest is usually best.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Then I shred the rotisserie chicken.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838abaa645d1188188ad8b?format=jpeg" height="2304" width="3072" charset="" alt="shredded rotisserie chicken"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>I usually do this step by hand, but you can also use two forks to shred your chicken. By the end, you should have about 3 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I put the cream cheese in the slow cooker and cut it into cubes with a knife.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838ac7e1ba468a96ab6472?format=jpeg" height="2304" width="3072" charset="" alt="cream cheese in crock pot"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>This helps ensure the cream cheese melts evenly and is well-distributed throughout the dip.</p><p>You can use full-fat or low-fat cream cheese for this dip, depending on your preference — I've had success using both.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I then add the rotisserie chicken to the slow cooker and season it.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838ad5a645d1188188ad92?format=jpeg" height="2069" width="2759" charset="" alt="slow cooker buffalo chicken dip"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>I usually eyeball how much seasoning I use, but typically go for about a tablespoon of garlic powder, a tablespoon of salt, and a few dashes of pepper.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I add the two types of cheese.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838af0e1ba468a96ab647d?format=jpeg" height="2146" width="2862" charset="" alt="slow cooker buffalo chicken dip"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>I use 1 cup of shredded, low-moisture mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of shredded sharp-cheddar cheese.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">Next, my wet ingredients go on top.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838afdd3c7faef0ecd9c3f?format=jpeg" height="2123" width="2830" charset="" alt="slow cooker buffalo chicken dip"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>I use a whole 12-ounce bottle of Frank's RedHot Buffalo sauce, but you can use whichever brand of Buffalo sauce you prefer. I then add ½ cup of ranch dressing on top.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I mix the ingredients with a wooden spoon until everything is evenly distributed.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/69838b0ee1ba468a96ab6484?format=jpeg" height="2203" width="2938" charset="" alt="slow cooker buffalo chicken dip"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>You don't need to overmix it — as the dip cooks, the ingredients will melt and combine.</p><p>Scoop along the sides to make sure nothing is sticking to the walls, put the lid on the slow cooker, and walk away. It's that easy.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I heat the dip on high for 1 to 2 hours, or on low for 3 hours.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6983a30fe1ba468a96ab67bc?format=jpeg" height="2304" width="3072" charset="" alt="finished buffalo chicken dip in slow cooker"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>I stir the dip with a wooden spoon a couple of times while it's cooking to prevent any spots from burning on the side and to help it cook evenly.</p><p>The dip should be smooth and slightly bubbling when it's done, with all the cream cheese and cheeses fully melted and combined.</p></div></div><div class="slide"><div class="slide-title">I serve the finished Buffalo chicken dip with tortilla chips.</div><div class="slide-image"><figure><img src="https://i.insider.com/6983a3d3e1ba468a96ab67ec?format=jpeg" height="2304" width="3072" charset="" alt="tortilla chip dipped in buffalo chicken dip"><figcaption><p class="copyright">Erin McDowell/Business Insider</p></figcaption></figure></div><div class="slide-content"><p>Whether you're making it for the Super Bowl, a last-minute party, or an easy weeknight snack, this six-ingredient slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip shows that crowd-pleasing food doesn't have to be complicated.</p><p>Simply toss everything in, let it cook, and you'll end up with a creamy, spicy dip that disappears almost as fast as it comes together.</p></div></div></div><div class="read-original">Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/easy-recipe-slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-dip-game-day">Business Insider</a></div>
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