Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip Soup (Printable Version)

A rich, creamy soup inspired by classic buffalo chicken dip with tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, and melted cheeses.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, approximately 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, adjusted to taste

→ Garnishes

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

# Steps:

01 - Place chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and buffalo wing sauce. 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, or until chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
04 - Remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker using tongs. Shred with two forks until fully separated into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the soup.
05 - Add cream cheese cubes, cheddar cheese, and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir continuously with a whisk until cream cheese melts and all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, and spice level as needed based on your preference.
07 - Ladle soup into serving bowls while hot. Top with sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, and chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day, returning to a kitchen filled with mouthwatering aromas that trigger hunger pangs from across the house.
  • Its the perfect comfort food chameleon, substantial enough for dinner but easily scaled back into appetizer portions for game days.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese isnt fully incorporating and youre seeing floating bits, grab a whisk and beat those stubborn lumps into submission until the soup becomes completely smooth.
  • Letting the soup stand for about 10 minutes after everything is incorporated actually improves the flavor, giving all those delicious elements time to fully harmonize before serving.
03 -
  • For the ultimate flavor boost, add the buffalo sauce in two stages – half during cooking and half in the last 30 minutes, which preserves that bright, tangy kick that can sometimes mellow too much with extended cooking.
  • If youre sensitive to spice but love buffalo flavor, swirl a tablespoon of honey into the finished soup to create a perfect sweet-heat balance that makes the recipe more approachable.
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