Hot Sauce:
We prefer using Frank’s Red Hot for the hot wing sauce. I find that it has the best flavor.
Blue Cheese vs. Ranch:
Don’t like bleu cheese? We get it. Bleu cheese is a flavor you either love or hate. You can substitute ranch dressing in place of the bleu cheese dressing in this recipe. Then use crumbled feta on top in place of the crumbled bleu cheese.
Chicken Options:
You can cook and shred chicken breasts for this recipe, you can use leftover cooked and shredded chicken, or you can even use shredded rotisserie chicken. In a pinch, we’ve been known to use canned chicken. Don’t worry, we won’t judge.
How do you cook chicken for Best Buffalo Chicken Dip?
BOILING: One of the easiest ways to cook chicken for buffalo chicken dip is to boil the chicken in seasoned water or chicken broth. Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to a boil and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper OR use chicken broth. Place 2 to 3 chicken breasts into the boiling water. Bring the water back to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is no longer pink inside and is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. BAKING: Another option is to bake your chicken. Place chicken breasts into a lightly greased 9×13 pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Spice Level:
If you love buffalo chicken dip but don’t love spice, do not fret! You can reduce the amount of buffalo hot wing sauce to your own personal spice preference. However, do not leave it out entirely, because you want that flavor.
Do I have to add blue cheese crumbles on top?
You really don’t! If you don’t like crumbled blue cheese, you can always just top with more shredded cheddar cheese, or even shredded Monterey Jack.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, except your cheese to top, and cook on high for a total of 2 hours. After 2 hours remove the lid and add any cheese to top as desired. Replace lid and continue to cook until cheese is melted. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other amazing buffalo inspired recipes:
Baked Buffalo Chicken NuggetsBuffalo Chicken LasagnaQuick and Easy Buffalo Chicken Subs
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