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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken


  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Description

This easy slow cooker buffalo chicken recipe delivers tender, flavorful shredded chicken that’s perfect for a variety of meals. Whether you’re looking to whip up quick sandwiches, satisfying wraps, or a hearty salad topping, this recipe makes meal prep a breeze. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the zesty kick of buffalo flavor with minimal effort.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Hamburger buns or large tortillas, for serving
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
  • Celery sticks and carrot sticks, for serving (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. There’s no need to cut them; they will shred easily after cooking.

    2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, chicken broth, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.

    3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged in the liquid.

    4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds with a fork. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 F (74 C).

    5. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. It should be very tender and fall apart easily.

    6. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the buffalo sauce. Let it sit in the warm sauce for another 10-15 minutes to absorb all the flavors.

    7. Serve the warm buffalo chicken on hamburger buns for sandwiches, in large tortillas for wraps, or over a bed of fresh greens for a salad. Offer ranch or blue cheese dressing, along with celery and carrot sticks, on the side.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low
    • Category: main dish
    • Method: slow cooker
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving

    Keywords: buffalo chicken, slow cooker, shredded chicken, easy, weeknight meal, meal prep, spicy, chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps