Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect appetizer for any party. It is an easy and healthy dish to make in the slow cooker, full of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more!
Note; This is a Slow Cooker recipe.
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can easily be made in your slow cooker. This creamy, spicy twist on the classic dip takes just minutes to prepare before popping it into the cooker. In order to achieve the perfect buffalo sauce flavor, all you need are a few common ingredients like hot sauce, cream cheese, and some shredded chicken. Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip makes the perfect snack to share at social gatherings with friends or family, all while keeping it healthier than fried, store-bought options. Get ready for some spiced-up dipping!
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
This healthy Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. With its flavorful ingredients, combined with the convenience of the slow cooker, healthy eating has never been easier. Additionally, this healthy dip includes carrots and celery for healthy vitamins and minerals. Making this healthy dip in a slow cooker also helps to preserve all the healthy nutrients of its ingredients while still giving them a bold and savory flavor. So make sure to try out this healthy Slow Cooker Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe at your next gathering!
This was inspired by my other recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing sidedish recipe.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 3-7 hours
Serves: 6-8
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Ingredients needed to make Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ c. chicken broth, preferably organic*
- 3 stalks of celery, very finely chopped
- 2 8-oz. packages of cream cheese
- ¾ c. Frank’s hot sauce
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, finely minced
- 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 stalks
Carrot sticks
Instructions for making Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- 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.
Variations
When it comes to making an appetizer that is both tasty and healthy, the slow cooker Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is hard to beat. With variations on the ingredients, you can make a dip that will please everyone in your family or circle of friends. Instead of using boneless chicken, why not use shredded pre-cooked rotisserie chicken? You can also vary the amount of spice by using low-sodium hot sauce or adding a little extra cayenne pepper. To cut down on fat and calories, try using Greek yogurt, while still maintaining some creaminess and tangy flavor. And if you want to up the health factor even more, add steamed broccoli or finely chopped celery for extra texture and crunch. No matter what variations you choose to make, anyone who takes a bite will definitely enjoy this delicious dip recipe!
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Storage
If you're looking to make Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip and store it in the fridge, you can definitely keep it around for a few days afterwards. You can easily make this delicious appetizer in a slow cooker and have it ready to be served up later, so storage isn't an issue. Plus, the leftovers will still be just as tasty since this dish is made out of all healthy ingredients! So go ahead and make some extra for storage - you'll need it to satisfy all of your guests when they come over.
Top tip
Looking for the perfect appetizer to kick off your next gathering? Look no further - the Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip recipe is sure to be a hit! With top tips like using a slow cooker and adding healthy ingredients, this dip is delicious AND nutritious. To ensure success, make sure you're mindful of the size of your slow cooker. This dip can be made successfully in either a large or small one; it just depends on how thick you'd like the end result to be. Also, keep an eye on the temperature throughout the process and never let it get too hot – if necessary, turn the heat down! Once cooked, top with some cheese and you've got yourself a dish that's sure to please. Bon Appetit!
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Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Note: This is a Slow Cooker recipe
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip is a delicious and healthy appetizer that can easily be made in your slow cooker. This creamy, spicy twist on the classic dip takes just minutes to prepare before popping it into the cooker. In order to achieve the perfect buffalo sauce flavor, all you need are a few common ingredients like hot sauce, cream cheese, and some shredded chicken.
Ingredients
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ c. chicken broth, preferably organic*
3 stalks celery, very finely chopped
2 8-oz. packages cream cheese
¾ c. Frank’s hot sauce
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely minced
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 stalks
Carrot sticks
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Notes
*Tip: You may need to add additional chicken broth before serving to achieve desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 7 hours
