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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This crockpot Buffalo chicken is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a main meal!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thawed if frozen
  • 12 ounces hot sauce divided (I used Franks RedHot)
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning (1 packet)
  • 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter

To Make Sandwiches

Instructions

  • Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray, then place the chicken breasts along with ¾ of the bottle of hot sauce and all of the ranch seasoning into the crock.
    5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 12 ounces hot sauce, 1 ounce ranch seasoning
    A crockpot filled with buffalo chicken.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3½-4 hours.
  • Add the butter and the remaining ¼ bottle of hot sauce, and shred the chicken with two forks. Stir to combine.
    1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
    Two forks shredding chicken in a crockpot.
  • To assemble sandwiches, place cheese and chicken on a toasted bun. Top with ranch or blue cheese dressing and Ranch Fried Pickles.
    6 hamburger buns, 6 slices gouda cheese, Ranch dressing, Ranch Fried Pickles
    a crockpot buffalo chicken sandwich on a plate.

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Notes

  • Nutritional information is for the chicken only, not the assembled sandwiches.
Storage: Store crockpot Buffalo chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 2081mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg