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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

An easy crockpot buffalo chicken recipe with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 186 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet dry Ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix (such as Hidden Valley brand)
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce (I use Frank's RedHot brand)
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions or chopped fresh herbs
  • Optional, for serving: slider rolls or sandwich buns; tortilla chips; taco shells or tortillas; baked potatoes

Instructions

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  1. Spray the bottom of a slow cooker lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken in the slow cooker; sprinkle the ranch seasoning on the meat. Pour the buffalo wing sauce over top.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Shred the chicken with two forks and give everything a good stir so that the meat is well combined with the sauce. Taste and season with kosher salt and extra ground black pepper, if desired.
  3. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs or sliced green onions and serve!

Notes

  • Buffalo wing sauce is spicy. If you want a more mild option, look for "mild" buffalo wing sauce (we use Frank's Red Hot brand).
  • If you'd like to control the sodium in your dish, use a homemade Ranch seasoning blend and limit the amount of salt that you add.
  • Every slow cooker runs at a slightly different temperature (which is why the recipe gives you general time ranges rather than exact times). Since my slow cooker tends to cook at a relatively high temperature, I find that the meal is best when cooked on HIGH for about 2 hours or on LOW for about 4 hours. That keeps the chicken moist and juicy, and prevents it from drying out. Just get familiar with your pot and adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 186kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 97mg (32%) Sodium 2268mg (95%) Potassium 559mg (16%) Vitamin A 45IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 186

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 186kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Sodium 2268mg 95%
Potassium 559mg 12%
Vitamin A 45IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.