Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Soup (Printable)

Rich, creamy slow cooker soup with tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and melty cheddar.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

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

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

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

→ Dairy

04 - 8 ounces 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 your slow cooker.
02 - Add chicken broth, buffalo sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
03 - Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
04 - Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks until pulled into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the soup.
05 - Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Stir vigorously or whisk until all cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the broth.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce as needed.
07 - Ladle soup into serving bowls and top with sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns a beloved party snack into a hearty and filling dinner that satisfies every spicy craving.
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting so you can come home to a house that smells amazing.
02 -
  • Adding cold cream cheese directly into the boiling liquid can sometimes create tiny white lumps that are difficult to stir out.
  • I found that letting the dairy sit on the counter for a while or tempering it with a ladle of hot broth makes for a much smoother result.
03 -
  • For the fastest shredding possible you can use a hand mixer on low speed right inside the slow cooker pot.
  • If you want even more depth of flavor try browning the chicken in a skillet for a few minutes before adding it to the crock.
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