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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Close-up of a messy, delicious buffalo chicken sandwich piled high with shredded chicken, lettuce, and ranch dressing.
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Make tender, flavorful buffalo chicken using your slow cooker. This recipe yields perfect shredded chicken for simple sandwiches, sliders, or topping salads, requiring minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (or preferred hot sauce)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed (optional, for creaminess)
  • 12 slider buns or sandwich rolls
  • Blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing, for serving
  • Shredded lettuce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, butter pieces, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker.
  6. If using, stir in the cubed cream cheese until it melts and incorporates, creating a creamy sauce.
  7. Keep the mixture warm on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  8. To serve, lightly toast the slider buns if desired. Spoon a generous amount of the buffalo chicken mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
  9. Top with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and a few pieces of shredded lettuce. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • This shredded chicken freezes well for future quick meals.
  • Serve this mixture over baked tortilla chips for a simple game day dip alternative.

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