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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken
This Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken is the best combination of creamy and flavorful with the perfect amount of kick. Serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or keep it low carb with veggies or salad. This meal is perfectly delicious and comforting either way!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning or 1 packet hidden valley ranch, 1/2 tsp reserved
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce or more according to how spicy you want it
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Pour the chicken broth into the crock pot. Lay the chicken breast on top, then top with the ranch seasoning and ¼ cup buffalo sauce. Cover and cook on high for 2.5 hours or low for 3.5 hours. (Cook to internal temperature of 165˚F)
- At the end of the cook time, remove the chicken and shred it. Drain the broth, reserving 1/2 cup of the broth.
- Place the shredded chicken, the reserved ranch seasoning and broth, and cream cheese back into the crock pot and stir until everything is evenly combined.Note- You can add more or less broth if needed, to get your desired level of creaminess.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons buffalo sauce adding additional sauce until you reach your desired level of spice.
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Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or the freezer for up to 6 months, although I try to use it within a month for the best taste.
- This recipe is naturally
- I recommend you use the homemade ranch seasoning when accommodating for these dietary considerations. Please check all packages of products bought to ensure compliance.
- I am not a nutritionist or dietitian. Nutrition facts provided based on my best estimation for the recipe and may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you make to the recipe. I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use for the most accurate calculation.
- ©2019 Easy Family Recipes
- Place chicken, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, and broth in a zip top bag or air tight container.
- Freeze.
- When ready to cook, place contents in slow cooker and cook as directed adding an additional 30 min -1 hour to the cook time.
- Gluten free
- Low carb
- Friendly for low carb and keto diets
Nutrition Information
Serving
6oz
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
787mg
(33%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2.4mg
(3%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6oz | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 787mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.