Easy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Crockpot Recipe
This Easy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Crockpot Recipe offers a creamy, spicy, and flavorful sandwich perfect for a quick and hassle-free meal. Tender chicken is slow-cooked with buffalo wing sauce, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and butter to create a luscious filling that’s packed with bold flavors. Served on toasted buns with optional fresh toppings, this dish is a delicious twist on classic buffalo wings that can be enjoyed anytime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours on LOW or 2 to 3 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
Dairy
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter
Buns and Toppings
- 6–8 sandwich buns or rolls
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, extra buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your crockpot. Ensure the chicken is completely thawed if previously frozen and pat dry with paper towels to help all seasonings stick.
- Add the Buffalo Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing mix until combined. Pour over the chicken, coating all pieces evenly for maximum flavor.
- Add Cream Cheese and Butter: Cut softened cream cheese into small cubes and distribute over the chicken. Add butter in small pieces to create a creamy, rich base that balances the spicy sauce.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken shreds easily and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Avoid opening the lid to prevent heat loss.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it well with the creamy buffalo sauce that has accumulated.
- Final Seasoning: Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add extra buffalo sauce for more heat or a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance flavors.
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Lightly toast buns if desired. Pile the buffalo chicken mixture generously onto the bottom buns, add preferred toppings, then cover with the top buns and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh or fully thawed chicken to ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Try adding cheese slices like cheddar or blue cheese for extra flavor.
- Leftover buffalo chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Serve with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for a classic buffalo experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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