Description
Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked in a spicy and tangy buffalo sauce. This easy crockpot recipe is high in protein and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, tacos, or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 700 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
- ¾ cup buffalo hot sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-ins and Garnish
- 2 tbsp ranch or Greek yogurt, optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Place the chicken in the crockpot: Arrange the boneless, skinless chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of your crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the buffalo sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the buffalo hot sauce, melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Add sauce to the chicken: Pour the prepared buffalo sauce mixture evenly over the chicken breasts in the crockpot, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks until finely pulled apart.
- Toss shredded chicken in sauce: Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and mix thoroughly with the remaining buffalo sauce to fully coat the meat.
- Add optional creaminess: Stir in ranch dressing or Greek yogurt if using, to add a smooth texture and mellow the spiciness.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or green onions on top before serving for a fresh burst of flavor and color.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of ranch for a lighter, healthier option.
- Serve with lettuce wraps, whole-grain tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad to make a complete meal.
- Add celery and carrots as a classic side pairing to complement the buffalo flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
