Super Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Enjoy a flavorful, low-effort meal with these super easy slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, game day, or any time you crave a comforting, spicy kick with minimal prep. Just set it and forget it!
1Ingredients
- 1.5 poundsBoneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cupBuffalo wing sauce
- 0.5 cupRanch or blue cheese dressing (for serving, optional)
- 4 countHamburger buns
- 0.5 teaspoonSalt
- 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
2Instructions
- 1
Lightly season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
⏱ 1 min - 2
Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the buffalo wing sauce evenly over the chicken.
⏱ 2 min - 3
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
⏱ 240 min - 4
Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, you can shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker pot with the liquid.
⏱ 5 min - 5
Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker, stir well to ensure all the chicken is thoroughly coated in the buffalo sauce. Let it sit in the warm sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb more flavor.
⏱ 10 min - 6
Serve the buffalo chicken warm on toasted hamburger buns. Offer ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired, for drizzling or dipping.
⏱ 5 min