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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe is a simple, hands-off way to make tender, flavorful buffalo chicken. Using a slow cooker, chicken breasts cook low and slow with spicy Frank’s Red Hot sauce, ranch seasoning, and butter for a creamy, tangy finish. Perfect for sandwiches served on toasted buns with ranch or blue cheese dressing, this recipe is ideal for game day, casual dinners, or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz. Frank’s Red Hot original sauce
  • 1 oz. ranch dressing packet (or ranch dip mix)
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick)

For Serving

  • Hamburger buns or slider buns, toasted
  • Ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly for even cooking.
  2. Add Seasoning and Sauce: Sprinkle the ranch dressing packet or ranch dip mix evenly over the chicken breasts. Pour the 12 oz. of Frank’s Red Hot original sauce over the chicken to coat thoroughly.
  3. Add Butter: Place the 1/2 cup (1 stick) of salted butter on top of the chicken and sauce mixture to add creaminess and richness during cooking.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover with the slow cooker lid. Cook on LOW setting for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
  5. Shred the Chicken: When cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing well to combine with the sauce and butter.
  6. Serve: Spoon the buffalo chicken onto toasted hamburger or slider buns. Top with ranch or blue cheese dressing as desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use Frank’s Red Hot original sauce for authentic buffalo flavor; avoid the wing sauce labeled varieties.
  • For a spicier dish, add extra hot sauce or cayenne pepper before cooking.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Serve with celery sticks or carrot sticks for a classic buffalo side.
  • Optionally, add shredded cheese on top for a cheesy buffalo chicken sandwich.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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