How to heat up pre-made buffalo chicken dip?

Reheating Frank’s buffalo chicken dip slow cooker leftovers is super easy and keeps the dip tasting fresh and creamy. If you're reheating a small portion, use the microwave —just heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the dip is warm and smooth. For larger amounts, reheat the dip in the oven at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, or use the slow cooker on LOW for about an hour. This method is great if you’re entertaining again the next day. To maintain the creamy texture of your frank's buffalo chicken dip slow cooker , add a spoonful of sour cream or ranch dressing while reheating. Stir well to restore its richness.

Why is my buffalo chicken dip so liquidy?

A watery or oily texture in your Frank’s buffalo chicken dip slow cooker usually comes from one of these common mistakes: Cooking on HIGH heat , which can cause the cheese and fats to separate Adding too much buffalo sauce without balancing with enough cream cheese Skipping the stirring process during slow cooking To fix your dip, stir it well, reduce heat, and let it sit uncovered for 10–15 minutes so excess moisture can evaporate. You can also thicken your frank's buffalo chicken dip slow cooker by mixing in a little more shredded chicken or an extra cube of cream cheese. For the best results, always cook your dip on LOW and stir occasionally to keep the texture creamy and thick.

How long can you prep buffalo chicken dip the night before?

One of the best things about frank's buffalo chicken dip slow cooker recipes is how easy they are to prep in advance. You can assemble the entire dip up to 24 hours ahead , cover it, and store it in the fridge inside your slow cooker insert. Before cooking, remove the insert from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes. Then set your slow cooker to LOW and let your buffalo chicken dip cook as usual. This method is perfect for game days, potlucks, and parties—giving you more time to focus on guests while the slow cooker does the work.

How long will buffalo chicken dip last in the refrigerator?

After enjoying a batch of your frank's buffalo chicken dip slow cooker masterpiece, store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days . The flavor actually improves after sitting, and it reheats beautifully. To reheat, use the microwave in short bursts, the oven at 350°F, or pop it back into the slow cooker on LOW until warm. For best results, stir in a little ranch dressing, sour cream, or milk while reheating to restore the original creamy texture. This makes frank's buffalo chicken dip slow cooker one of the most meal-prep–friendly party dishes around. Looking for another slow cooker hit? Don’t miss our slow-cooker-scalloped-potatoes-recipe —it pairs perfectly with your next buffalo dip spread.

Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip Slow Cooker – The Best Cheesy Dip Ever [2025]

Description

This 6-ingredient frank’s buffalo chicken dip slow cooker is a creamy and spicy mix of chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, sour cream and cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1.5 lbs.)
1 cup buffalo wing sauce
2 (8 oz.) blocks cream cheese, cubed and softened
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Blue cheese crumbles (optional)

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Instructions

Add chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch, sour cream and 1 cup of cheddar cheese to a 3 qt. slow cooker.
Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours until hot and bubbly. Give it a good stir every once in a while to help the cheeses melt.
[Optional cheesy top] Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, cover and cook for another 15 minutes or until the cheese on top has melted.
Dish and serve hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies and top with optional sliced green onions or blue cheese crumbles.
Enjoy!

Notes

Rotisserie chicken is great for this recipe. A normal-sized store-bought rotisserie chicken should give you a little over 4 cups of shredded chicken meat.

If you’re short on time, you can cook this on HIGH for 1-2 hours, but it will be a little oily from the cheese separation.

This is a thick and chunky dip. If you feel the dip is too thick for you, add a splash of milk to thin it out until it’s your desired consistency.

Add more heat – This dip is about as spicy as mild Buffalo wings. If you want to turn up the heat to hot, add a few shakes of cayenne powder.

Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 10
Calories: 304kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 935mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 99mg