4.9 from 57 votes
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken
Tender shredded chicken breast simmers in zesty Buffalo sauce, for dipping or piling onto sliders.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Frank's Buffalo Hot Sauce *
- 6 Brioche buns or 12 slider rolls for serving
- 12 ounces coleslaw mix for serving
Instructions
- Add the chicken breasts to a 4 qt slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper. Place the butter on top of the chicken and pour the buffalo sauce over top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is very tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with 2 forks or by using a hand mixer. Serve on brioche buns with coleslaw mix.
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Notes
- Buffalo sauce is not the same as Frank's Red Hot - the buffalo sauce has a slightly more mellow buttery flavor. I use this buffalo sauce in this recipe (you can also get mild buffalo sauce).
- You can use the coleslaw mix plain from the bag or you can prepare homemade coleslaw.
- Store leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in zippered bags in the freezer for up to one month.
- Serving size is approximately ½ cup of shredded buffalo chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
317
(16%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1582mg
(66%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1582mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.