Description
This easy 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken recipe is perfect for busy days when you want flavorful, tender chicken with minimal effort. Slow-cooked to juicy perfection, it’s a spicy and creamy dish that can be served on its own, in sandwiches, or over salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4–5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 bottle buffalo hot sauce (about 12 oz)
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pats
- 1 heaping tablespoon sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place pats of butter in the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly distributed to provide richness and flavor as they melt.
- Add Chicken: Layer the boneless skinless chicken breasts on top of the butter in the slow cooker, arranging them in a single layer for even cooking.
- Add Ranch Dressing: Sprinkle the entire package of ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts to season and infuse flavor throughout.
- Pour Buffalo Sauce: Pour the bottle of buffalo hot sauce evenly over the seasoned chicken, coating it thoroughly to give it the characteristic spicy kick.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred Chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, mixing the meat well with the sauce to combine all flavors.
- Add Sour Cream: Stir in the heaping tablespoon of sour cream to add creaminess and balance the spiciness of the buffalo sauce.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo chicken warm, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, over rice, or as a protein topping for salads.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- For extra flavor, consider adding minced garlic or onion powder with the ranch dressing.
- Cook time may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model.
- This dish freezes well; store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
