Description
Enjoy this easy and flavorful Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe, perfect for a comforting meal with minimal effort. Tender boneless chicken simmered in a zesty buffalo sauce, served on buns with crisp celery and carrot sticks for a classic combination.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (Thighs offer more moisture)
- 1 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce (Use milder alternative if desired)
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
- 1/4 cup Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing (Ranch is milder, blue cheese is sharper)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
To Serve
- 4-6 pieces Hamburger Buns or Slider Rolls
- 1 cup Celery and Carrot Sticks
- 1/2 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles (Optional topping)
Instructions
- Layer the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in a single layer at the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Whisk the Sauce: In a medium bowl, thoroughly whisk together buffalo wing sauce, melted butter, ranch or blue cheese dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until you have a smooth, well-incorporated sauce.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the buffalo sauce mixture generously over the chicken pieces, making sure every piece is well-coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Cook it Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3.5 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and Mix: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing it thoroughly with the remaining sauce. Allow the shredded chicken to sit in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb more flavor.
- Serve with Love: Serve the buffalo chicken hot on hamburger buns or slider rolls. Pair with fresh celery and carrot sticks, and optionally top with blue cheese crumbles for a classic buffalo-style experience.
Notes
- For moister chicken, use boneless skinless thighs instead of breasts.
- Adjust the buffalo wing sauce heat level to your preference by choosing mild, medium, or hot sauce.
- Can be kept warm in the slow cooker on the ‘warm’ setting until ready to serve.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with additional ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
