Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe offers a flavorful and tender chicken dish infused with classic buffalo sauce and butter, perfect for easy weeknight dinners. The chicken is slow-cooked until juicy and shredded, then served on soft brioche buns alongside crisp coleslaw for a deliciously balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Frank’s Buffalo Hot Sauce
For Serving
- 6 brioche buns (or 12 slider rolls)
- 12 ounces coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts into a 4-quart slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the chicken to season it thoroughly.
- Add Butter and Buffalo Sauce: Place the unsalted butter on top of the chicken breasts, then pour 1 cup of Frank’s Buffalo Hot Sauce evenly over everything to cover the chicken with flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the meat is very tender to ensure safety and perfect shredding texture.
- Shred the Chicken: Using two forks or a hand mixer directly in the slow cooker, shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces, mixing it well with the buffalo sauce and butter for rich flavor distribution.
- Serve the Buffalo Chicken: Spoon the shredded buffalo chicken onto brioche buns (or slider rolls if preferred). Top with a generous amount of fresh coleslaw mix for added crunch and a cool contrast to the spicy chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of heat by varying the amount of buffalo sauce or using a milder sauce if desired.
- For a creamier texture, consider mixing in a little ranch or blue cheese dressing into the shredded chicken before serving.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups using a larger slow cooker or cooking in batches.
- Leftover buffalo chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative.
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