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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken

Jul 29, 2015 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Lauren Pacek · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is one of those recipes that I make again and again, never tiring of it.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken | A Nerd Cooks

Sean loves it, too. And for good reason: It's spicy and delicious! This buffalo chicken is also super versatile. We typically eat it in taco form, although we've also been known to put it on top of a baked potato. Top either the taco or baked potato with some sharp cheddar cheese and a drizzle of Ranch dressing and you're in business. Don't rule out a little avocado, either.

Not that you needed yet another reason to make this... but I'm going to give you another one. It's incredibly easy to make! Just toss a few chicken breasts into a slow cooker, add some sauce, and walk away! Once they have cooked, you just need to shred the chicken. It couldn't be easier.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken | A Nerd Cooks

Note: Text from this post was updated on 4/4/2018.

If you're looking for more buffalo chicken deliciousness, make sure to pop on over to check out my Buffalo Chicken Dip!

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken | A Nerd Cooks

Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken

Lauren Pacek
This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken is delicious, extremely easy to make, and super versatile. Only 4 hours stand between you and dinner.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Crock Pot
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz. hot sauce
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • 1 oz Ranch seasoning 1 packet
  • 2 tablespoon butter

Optional toppings and accompaniments

  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • Ranch dressing
  • taco shells or tortillas
  • baked potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breasts in a 4 quart slow cooker. Salt and pepper the chicken.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the hot sauce, mustard, and Ranch seasoning. Pour it over the chicken.
  • Set the slow cooker to high, and cook for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, remove the chicken to a plate and shred it. Add the butter to the crock pot and stir so that it melts into the sauce. Add the chicken to the crock pot again and stir to coat with the sauce.
  • Serve immediately or let the shredded chicken hang out in the crock pot on low for another hour.

Notes

Note: We like to eat our Buffalo Chicken taco-style. But you do you. Eat it however feels right. It's great on a baked potato, or on its own as well. However you choose to eat it, let me recommend a little drizzle of Ranch dressing to temper the heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 758mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Disclaimer: Nutritional information is a generated estimate and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken | A Nerd Cooks
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken | A Nerd Cooks

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  1. Joanne

    July 30, 2015 at 7:38 am

    I'm such a sucker for all things buffalo sauce'd. Looks fabulous!

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  2. Colleen Rudolph

    July 29, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Hi Lauren

    I'll have to try this. I keep forgetting to tell you that I made the sauerkraut with the celery soup, etc, and I loved it.

    Colleen

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  3. Meg Campbell

    July 29, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    Whaaaat? This looks so good! I love the taco idea. Scott and I often put it in quesadillas, or my personal favorite, on top of eggs. Can't wait to try this variation!

    Reply

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