Crock pot buffalo chicken sliders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Crock pot buffalo chicken sliders
Description
The Crock pot buffalo chicken sliders combine boneless, skinless chicken breasts with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix, slow-cooked in a crock pot until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. This cooking method allows the flavors to blend deeply into the meat, giving the sliders a balanced spicy and tangy taste. Once shredded, the chicken is mixed back into its sauce to retain moisture and flavor. Served on small slider buns with extra ranch dressing on top, these sliders deliver a satisfying texture contrast between soft bread and flavorful, juicy meat.
The sliders work well as party food or casual meals, especially when you want to offer a hands-on option that guests can pick up easily. The combination of buffalo heat and ranch cooling is a classic pairing that appeals to many palates. Including ranch in the cooking process as well as for serving intensifies and smooths the flavor profile.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5-7 days, making it a practical choice to prepare in advance. Adding cream cheese in the final hour of cooking can introduce a cheesy richness if desired, giving an alternative variation for those who want a creamier texture. Overall, these sliders offer a flavorful and manageable way to enjoy buffalo chicken in a casual sandwich form.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 oz Ranch dressing mix (1 package)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (for serving)
- 12 Buns
Instructions
- Place the chicken, buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken with 2 forks and mix it back into the sauce.
- Serve the chicken on the slider buns and top with the ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
- For a creamier version, add cream cheese during the last hour of cooking in the crock pot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1545mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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