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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

This 3-ingredient slow cooker recipe delivers classic, spicy buffalo chicken flavor without the fuss. Get incredibly tender, shreddable chicken packed with zesty flavor, perfect for buns, tacos, or salads. It's game-day flavor with set-it-and-forget-it ease!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 147
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (473 ml) Buffalo wing sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (18 g / 0.63 oz) dry ranch dressing mix
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 oz / 170 g each
  • For serving: Celery sticks, blue cheese crumbles, ranch or blue cheese dressing, slider buns
  • For even juicier chicken, substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They hold up wonderfully to the long cooking time.
  • For a creamier, richer sauce, stir in 4 ounces of softened cream cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • This chicken is perfect for meal prep! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It reheats beautifully.

Method
 

  1. In the basin of a 3-quart or larger slow cooker, whisk together the Buffalo wing sauce and dry ranch dressing mix until fully combined.
  2. Add the chicken breasts to the sauce, turning to coat them completely.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Use two forks to easily shred the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat it in the sauce.
  5. Serve the shredded buffalo chicken warm on slider buns, in wraps, or over a salad.
  6. Garnish with your favorite toppings like blue cheese crumbles and a side of celery sticks with ranch dressing.
  7. Adjust the spice level by choosing a mild, medium, or hot buffalo wing sauce to suit your preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 3g

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