meat of 1 rotisserie chicken(about 3 cups of meat)
Instructions
Add the ingredients. Add the cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, and cooked shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Save the remaining cheddar for the top.
Cook. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours. Stir once the cream cheese begins to soften, then continue cooking until the dip is smooth and hot throughout.
Add the topping. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar over the dip during the final 20 to 30 minutes. Cover until melted.
Serve. Stir before serving or leave the melted cheese on top. Switch the slow cooker to WARM and serve with chips, crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.
Notes
Use fully cooked, shredded chicken. Rotisserie chicken adds the most flavor.
Frank’s RedHot, Louisiana, and Crystal hot sauces all work well.
For less heat, use less hot sauce. For more heat, add cayenne instead of extra liquid.
Slow cookers vary, so begin checking the dip around the 1½-hour mark.
If the dip is too thick, add ranch dressing or milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
Switch the slow cooker to WARM once the dip is ready. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days.