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A close-up of juicy, shredded Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken in a black crock pot with a dark spoon.
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Ultimate Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

Tender, juicy, and packed with classic spicy Buffalo flavor, this slow cooker buffalo chicken is incredibly easy to make and perfect for sandwiches, salads, or dips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 312
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Buffalo Chicken
  • 2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or your favorite buffalo-style hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker (6-quart or larger)
  • Two Forks
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare and Cook the Chicken
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Frank's RedHot sauce, melted butter, dry ranch seasoning mix, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
  2. Pour the buffalo ranch sauce evenly over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring the chicken is coated.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender enough to shred easily.
Shred and Serve
  1. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine it with the sauce. Let the chicken sit in the sauce on the 'Keep Warm' setting for at least 15 minutes to absorb all the flavor.
  2. Serve the slow cooker buffalo chicken warm on buns for sandwiches, in tortillas for tacos, over salads, or as a dip with celery and chips.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: This versatile chicken is perfect for sandwiches with blue cheese or ranch dressing, nachos, quesadillas, or a hearty Buffalo chicken dip.
Spice Level: For a milder sauce, you can increase the butter to 3/4 cup. For a spicier kick, reduce the butter or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This chicken also freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.