Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Soup (Printable)

Rich, creamy slow cooker soup with shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for serving
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 2/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

→ Garnishes

12 - Sliced green onions, optional
13 - Crumbled blue cheese, optional
14 - Chopped fresh parsley, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
02 - Pour chicken broth and buffalo sauce into the slow cooker. Sprinkle smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt over the mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours until chicken is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker using a slotted spoon. Shred using two forks until fully separated into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the broth.
05 - Add softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir continuously with a whisk until all cheeses are melted and fully incorporated into the soup.
06 - Sample the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed to achieve desired flavor profile.
07 - Ladle hot soup into bowls and top with sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you get to walk into a house filled with mouthwatering aromas that will make your family think you've been slaving away for hours.
  • Every spoonful delivers that perfect buffalo chicken dip flavor without the awkward balancing act of dippers and paper plates on your lap during the big game.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese clumps instead of blending smoothly, your soup wasnt quite hot enough – next time, try removing a cup of hot broth and whisking the cream cheese separately before returning it to the pot.
  • The first time I made this, I used pre-shredded cheese which contained anti-caking agents that prevented proper melting – freshly shredded cheese from a block makes all the difference in achieving that velvety texture.
03 -
  • For an extra layer of flavor, sauté the onions and garlic in a tablespoon of butter before adding to the slow cooker – those few minutes of caramelization make a noticeable difference in the final depth.
  • Keep your slow cooker lid closed during the entire cooking time – each peek adds about 20 minutes to the cooking time as precious heat escapes.
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