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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

A mound of saucy, shredded buffalo chicken piled high on a white plate, ready to serve.
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Make tender, shredded buffalo chicken with minimal effort using your slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for game day, meal prep, or quick weeknight dinners, delivering classic spicy and tangy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing mix (dry packet)
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese dressing (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the hot sauce evenly over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and onion powder over the top.
  4. Place the pieces of butter on top of the chicken. Do not stir.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and easily shredded.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add the blue cheese dressing, if using. Stir everything together until the chicken is fully coated in the sauce.
  8. Cook on the WARM setting for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  9. Serve the shredded buffalo chicken hot on buns for sandwiches, over salads, or as a dip.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking on HIGH.
  • This shredded chicken freezes well for future quick meals.
  • Serve with celery sticks and extra blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.

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Find it online: https://cookincorner.com/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken-recipe/