Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
294 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken
Description
This recipe begins by coating a crock pot with cooking spray for easy cleanup, then placing the chicken breasts inside. Ranch seasoning mix and black pepper are sprinkled over the top, followed by pouring buffalo wing sauce to cover the chicken. Slices of butter are layered over the sauce to add richness and mellow the heat. A drizzle of honey adds a slight sweetness that balances the spicy sauce.
The crock pot is covered and the chicken slowly cooks on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender enough to shred easily. Once cooked, the chicken is shredded with forks and can be tossed with more wing sauce for added heat. Chopped parsley provides a fresh herb garnish.
This slow cooker method offers convenience by requiring minimal preparation and unattended cooking time. It produces versatile buffalo chicken suitable for sandwiches, dips, or served over salads and rice dishes.
Use genuine buffalo wing sauce for a balanced flavor rather than just hot sauce. Ranch seasoning can be from dressing or dip mixes based on preference.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounce bottle buffalo wing sauce plus more if desired
- 6 tablespoons butter sliced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, optional
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Coat a crock pot with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken breasts in the bottom of the pot.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and pepper over the chicken breasts.
- Pour the buffalo wing sauce over the chicken. Layer the butter slices on top of the sauce.
- Drizzle the honey over the top. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Uncover the chicken and shred with two forks. You can add more hot sauce if desired. Sprinkle with parsley if you like, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use buffalo wing sauce for flavor balance rather than plain hot sauce.
- Either ranch dressing mix or ranch dip mix can be used for the ranch seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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