Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe featuring tender shredded chicken simmered in a zesty homemade buffalo ranch sauce, perfect for sandwiches, quesadillas, nachos, salads, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Ranch Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp buttermilk powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz. hot sauce
- 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 Tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Ranch Seasoning and Sauce: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk powder, dried parsley, dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, sugar, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to create the ranch seasoning mix. Add the hot sauce to the seasoning and stir well until fully incorporated to form the buffalo ranch sauce.
- Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a slow cooker (3-quart capacity or larger). Cut the butter into chunks and scatter them evenly over the chicken. Pour the prepared hot sauce mixture over the chicken and butter, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on low heat for 4 hours. After this time, check for tenderness by shredding the chicken with two forks. If the meat does not shred easily, continue cooking for additional time until tender.
- Shred and Serve: Once tender, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks to mix the meat with the sauce thoroughly. Serve the buffalo chicken on sandwiches, in quesadillas, atop nachos or salads, or as a spicy dip with crackers and chips.
Notes
- You can adjust the hot sauce amount according to your preferred spice level.
- Using a slow cooker ensures the chicken stays juicy and absorbs all the flavors.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of ranch dressing or cream cheese before shredding.
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken, Shredded Chicken, Easy Dinner, Spicy Chicken, Crockpot Recipe, Buffalo Sauce
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