Description
These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are a flavorful and convenient meal option, featuring tender shredded chicken in a spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for casual dinners or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce, plus extra for serving
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6–8 large sandwich buns
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing for topping
- Sliced celery and carrots, for serving
- Optional: crumbled blue cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buffalo wing sauce, chicken broth, and ranch dressing mix. Pour this mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the butter until melted and well combined with the chicken.
- Toast the sandwich buns if desired. Spoon the buffalo chicken onto each bun.
- Top with blue cheese or ranch dressing, and garnish with crumbled blue cheese if using.
- Serve with sliced celery and carrots on the side.
Notes
- Add cream cheese for a creamier version.
- Use extra hot buffalo sauce or cayenne for more spice.
- Swap buns with lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
- Make sliders with small buns for appetizers.
- Leftovers keep well in fridge or freezer and reheat easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
