This slow cooker buffalo chicken recipe is so simple to make and can be used for a wide variety of things like nachos, tacos, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Flavorful shredded chicken made with just a few ingredients in the slow cooker is just what you need for football season, busy weeknights, or holidays.

 

If you are a fan of buffalo sauce, check out this buffalo chicken pasta and buffalo chicken wraps.

Don’t feel like making buffalo wings? Try this super simple chicken recipe made with ranch seasoning and buffalo sauce. It’s so great to feed a crowd and makes delicious leftovers.

Ingredients needed

Only four ingredients are needed to make this easy recipe.

• Chicken – I recommend using boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this recipe.
• Ranch seasoning mix – Use prepackaged ranch seasoning or dip seasonings. You can also use homemade ranch seasoning.
• Buffalo sauce – I like using the Frank’s Wings Sauce. You can substitute with the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce or homemade sauce if you prefer.
• Butter – Unsalted butter is used to add a rich, delicious flavor to the chicken.

How to make slow cooker buffalo chicken

Step one: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning on the chicken.

Step two: Pour buffalo sauce over the chicken and then top with butter.

Step three: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and then cook for 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high heat.

Step four: Once the chicken has cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken and then stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.

Recipe tips

• You can use 1.5-2.5 pounds of chicken for this recipe.
• If you want to cut down on the spiciness, use 3/4 of the bottle of sauce.
• Slice or cube the butter so that it distributes evenly.

How to store leftovers

Store: Let any leftover chicken cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the slow cooker or in a saucepan.

Serving suggestions

Low carb – Serve this chicken in lettuce wraps or wrapped in a low-carb tortilla.

Sandwich – Pile the chicken on top of a bun or soft hoagie rolls. Top with extra hot sauce, ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles.

Nachos – Top tortilla chips with the shredded buffalo chicken and cheese. Melt the cheese in the oven and add your favorite toppings.

Tacos – This meat is perfect for tacos or even buffalo chicken enchiladas.

Recipe FAQ’s

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