Description
This simple and flavorful 5-Ingredient Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a spicy, tangy meal with minimal effort. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, buffalo hot sauce, butter, and sour cream create a creamy, zesty dish that can be served on its own or in sandwiches, salads, or wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 bottle buffalo hot sauce (about 8 ounces)
- 1 heaping tablespoon sour cream
- 5 tablespoons butter, cut into individual pats
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place pats of butter evenly in the bottom of the crock pot to start the cooking base and enhance flavor.
- Layer the chicken: Arrange the boneless skinless chicken breasts over the butter in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Add seasoning: Sprinkle the entire package of ranch dressing mix evenly over the chicken breasts to infuse them with tangy, herbaceous flavor.
- Pour buffalo sauce: Pour the bottle of buffalo hot sauce over the chicken to add a spicy kick and rich sauce base.
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook the chicken on low setting for 5-6 hours or on high setting for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender enough to shred.
- Shred and mix: Using two forks, shred the cooked chicken directly in the crock pot, then add the heaping tablespoon of sour cream and stir well to combine all ingredients into a creamy buffalo chicken mixture.
Notes
- For milder flavor, reduce the amount of buffalo sauce or use a milder hot sauce.
- Serve the buffalo chicken over rice, in wraps, or on slider buns for a delicious meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Adding extra veggies like celery or carrots on the side pairs well with the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts will result in slightly juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 oz cooked chicken with sauce)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
