Description
These Easy Crockpot Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious and simple meal that packs a spicy kick. Tender, shredded chicken cooked in buffalo sauce and ranch dressing, perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
For Serving:
- 6 sandwich buns
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing
- Optional toppings: coleslaw, sliced pickles, extra dressing, or crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours until tender.
- Serve: Fill sandwich buns with the chicken and desired toppings.
Pour buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder and add butter cubes.
Shred chicken using two forks in the crockpot, then stir in ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- For a spicier sandwich, add extra buffalo sauce before serving.
- This chicken can also be served over salads, in wraps, or on baked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich without toppings
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1140 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
