Crockpot Buffalo Chicken

Tender spicy slow cooker buffalo chicken piled in a large white bowl, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

This super easy and tasty slow cooker Buffalo Chicken requires only 10 minutes of prep. Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, salads, or even over a hot and fluffy baked potato.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword crockpot buffalo chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Calories 1987kcal

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Buffalo sauce I use Frank's Buffalo Sauce
2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix I use my homemade mix, but store-bought will work
4 oz butter cut into slices
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened optional
Kosher Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
In a liquid measuring cup, mix the ranch seasoning and Buffalo sauce. Pour over the chicken.
1 cup Buffalo sauce, 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Mix
Place the butter on top of the chicken and cover.
4 oz butter
Set the Crockpot to cook for 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW.
Stir in the softened cream cheese (optional).
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Remove the slow cooker Buffalo chicken and use two forks to shred the meat.
Serve with ranch dressing and/or crumbled blue cheese on sandwiches or salads.

Notes

Serving Notes

The serving size for this shredded buffalo chicken is about ⅓ cup. This recipe will yield approximately 3-4 cups, or 9-12 servings.

Meal Ideas:

Nachos or Tacos
Sandwiches or Sliders
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Pizza or Calzones
Salad

Freezing

This is such an amazing make ahead recipe! Leftovers can be frozen and used later. Add the shredded chicken to a resealable freezer bag. Store in the freezer for 2-3 months. To thaw, remove the bag from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight.

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