Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Shredded chicken cooked all day in a creamy buffalo sauce made with my favorite Hiland Dairy Cream Cheese for extra creamy texture.

Recipe and image compliments of Laura from Lolo’s Home Kitchen

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
1 packet ranch seasoning powder 1 ounce
1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
8 ounces Hiland Dairy Cream Cheese

Instructions

In a slow cooker, add the chicken, then top with ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce and cream cheese.
Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Stir together halfway through.
Once chicken is cooked, shred with two forks then serve on buns. Top with favorite toppings like buffalo sauce, ranch of blue cheese, or cole slaw.

close up of Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Buffalo Chicken is a classic recipe and popular for a reason.

These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are perfect for a party or a simple Sunday dinner. Everyone can top with their favorite toppings like slaw, blue cheese, pickles, or chips. Check out the easy recipe!

Ingredients

Chicken (I love using chicken thighs but breasts or tenderloins work great)
Buffalo Sauce
Ranch Powder Seasoning
Hiland Dairy Cream Cheese
Buns
Toppings: extra buffalo sauce, blue cheese, ranch, chips, slaw, shredded carrots, pickles, etc.

Step By Step Instructions

Step one: Lay the chicken on the bottom of the crockpot and then layer the ranch powder, buffalo sauce and cream cheese on top. Let the crockpot do its thing for 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low. Stir everything together halfway through cooking.

Step two: Once chicken is cooked, use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Stir the shredded chicken up in the sauce then serve! Top on a bun and add your favorite toppings.

Why This Recipe is a Perfect Easy Go To

Simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen
Serving a crowd? Easily double or triple this recipe to feed your group
Love heat? This recipe is easily made hotter by adding some hot sauce to the recipe or top your sandwich with more buffalo sauce, hot sauce or throw some jalapenos on there.

Storing and Reheating

This Buffalo Chicken keeps great in the fridge in an airtight container for a few days. To reheat, place in the microwave for about 2 minutes on half power.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches and condiments on a serving tray.

The ingredients for this Creamy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken are very simple and you likely already have everything you need.

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