Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Soup (Printable)

Creamy buffalo chicken soup with spicy sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar, slow-cooked until perfectly tender.

# 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

→ Garnishes

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Place chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of slow cooker.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and buffalo wing sauce. Add smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine ingredients.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours until chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
04 - Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the soup.
05 - Add cubed cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Stir continuously or whisk until all cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the soup.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce as needed for desired flavor profile.
07 - Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or fresh parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a hands-off wonder that tastes like you fussed over it for hours when really you just threw things in a pot.
  • The slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you go about your day, and somehow it still manages to taste like you care.
02 -
  • Soften and cube your cream cheese before it meets the hot broth, or you'll spend ten minutes wrestling with stubborn lumps that refuse to cooperate.
  • Resist the urge to cook on high to speed things up, because low and slow is what keeps the chicken tender and lets the flavors build instead of scream.
03 -
  • Whisk the dairy additions vigorously for a smooth, luxurious texture instead of gently stirring, which leaves invisible cream cheese pieces that feel gritty.
  • Taste as you go when adjusting seasonings, because buffalo sauce can vary wildly between brands and you want to build your perfect balance.
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