Description
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is an easy, flavorful, and versatile dish that combines tender chicken with tangy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch seasoning. Perfect for sandwiches, nachos, salads, or dips, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp buttermilk powder
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried dill
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/8 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 12 oz hot sauce
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Make the Ranch Seasoning: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk powder, parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon pepper, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Cut the butter into chunks and place them on top of the chicken.
- Mix the Sauce: Add the hot sauce to the bowl with the ranch seasoning and mix well. Pour the sauce over the chicken and butter in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Once the chicken is tender, shred it with two forks. If the chicken isn’t tender enough, cook for a little longer.
- Serve: Use the shredded buffalo chicken for sandwiches, quesadillas, nachos, or salads, or serve as a dip.
Notes
- Use store-bought ranch seasoning as a substitute for homemade if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce or add cayenne pepper for extra heat.
- Chicken thighs can be used as a substitute for chicken breasts.
- You can add vegetables like onions or carrots for added flavor.