Description
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken breasts cooked low and slow in a spicy buffalo sauce mixed with butter, ranch seasoning, and garlic. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over rice, it’s an effortless, flavorful meal with minimal prep time ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thighs can be substituted for extra juiciness)
Sauce
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s or your favorite brand)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Arrange Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in an even layer to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo sauce, melted butter, ranch seasoning, and minced garlic until combined.
- Coat Chicken: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker to allow it to absorb the buffalo sauce completely.
- Serve: Serve the shredded buffalo chicken hot on buns, in wraps, or over rice. Optionally add ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flavor.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the spiciness by choosing mild or hot buffalo sauce.
- Use gluten-free ranch seasoning if needed for dietary restrictions.
- Leftovers store well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid near the end of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: buffalo chicken, slow cooker chicken, crockpot buffalo chicken, shredded chicken recipe, easy buffalo chicken, buffalo chicken sandwiches
