Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Soup (Printable)

Creamy slow cooker soup with shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and melted cheddar.

# What You 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

→ Garnishes

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

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of slow cooker.
02 - Pour chicken broth and buffalo wing sauce over chicken. Add smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours until chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from slow cooker using tongs or a slotted spoon. Shred with two forks until no large pieces remain. Return shredded chicken to soup.
05 - Add cream cheese cubes, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream to the hot soup. Stir continuously with a whisk until completely melted and evenly incorporated.
06 - Taste soup and adjust salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce to reach desired flavor balance and heat level.
07 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or chopped parsley as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It features a perfect balance of spicy buffalo heat and creamy cheese.
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, making it an easy weeknight win.
  • It is high in protein and can be easily adapted for gluten-free diets.
  • It tastes just like the classic dip but served as a satisfying, hearty soup.
02 -
  • If you prefer an extra kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or an extra splash of buffalo sauce at the end.
  • Always double-check your broth and buffalo sauce labels if you need to ensure the recipe remains strictly gluten-free.
  • Top with extra crumbled blue cheese to mimic the authentic flavor profile of traditional buffalo wings.
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