5 from 6 votes
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken
It's so easy to make Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken that can be shredded and used on sliders, in wraps, for tacos, pasta or dips!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
cups buffalo chicken
Calories:
182 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast or chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons chicken wing seasoning click link for the recipe
- 1 cup buffalo sauce divided
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with the chicken wing seasoning, then place it in a large Crock Pot. Cover with ¾ cup of buffalo sauce.
- Slow cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the lid from the slow cooker, use two forks to shred the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the remaining ¼ cup buffalo sauce to the slow cooker and toss to combine.
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Notes
- You can replace the chicken wing seasoning with 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning + 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or 1 teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon chili powder + 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- One pound of chicken will give you approximately 2 cups of shredded chicken. Chicken breasts and thighs vary in size greatly. When determining how much shredded chicken you’ll need for a recipe, I recommend going by weight NOT the number of breasts or thighs.
- This recipe can be made with 1 pound of chicken, or up to 6 pounds of chicken, using a 7 quart Crock Pot. If making the recipe with 1 pound of chicken, cut the seasoning and buffalo sauce in half. If doubling or tripling this recipe to make 4 or 6 pounds of chicken, you’ll want to double or triple the amount of seasoning and buffalo sauce.
- Cooked, shredded chicken will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the shredded chicken in an airtight container, like a freezer bag, for up to 6 months.
- To make creamy buffalo chicken, stir in ½ cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing, after you’ve cooked and shredded the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1466mg
(61%)
Potassium
602mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
257mg
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cups buffalo chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1466mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 602mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 257mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.