Shredded Buffalo Chicken
Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken - easy 5 ingredient recipe. Tender, juicy bold flavor shredded chicken + the 10 BEST game day or quick and easy weeknight meals!
Servings: 6
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Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs or a combo
- 3/4 cup Frank's Buffalo Wing Sauce or your favorite buffalo sauce
- 3 tablespoos butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 package Hidden Valley dry ranch seasoning
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place raw chicken in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix together in a large measuring cup or bowl then pour over the top of the chicken.
- Turn chicken to coat both sides then dot with pats of butter.
- Cover and cook on HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-5 hours or until the chicken is fork tender (but not mushy). Cooking time will vary with the size of chicken pieces.
- Remove chicken from the crockpot and shred using 2 forks – OR – add to food processor using the ‘dough’ attachment. Pulse several times to the desired consistency then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
- Use for tacos, sandwiches, nachos, mac and cheese and SO much more! See body of post for details, instructions and photos.