EASY TO COOK

🐔 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe 🍔

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These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect mix of spicy, tangy, and savory, with shredded buffalo chicken topped with creamy ranch slaw and served on soft slider buns. They’re perfect for game day, parties, or a simple family meal!

📋 Ingredients:

For the Buffalo Chicken:

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot) 🌶️
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth 🍲
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 🌿
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 🧈
  • Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

For the Sliders:

  • 12 slider buns 🍞
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing 🥄
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce 🥬
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots 🥕
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional) 🧀
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken:

  1. Season the chicken:
  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the ranch seasoning mix.
  1. Add the sauce:
  • Pour the buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth over the chicken. Dot the top with butter.
  1. Cook the chicken:
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  1. Shred the chicken:
  • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the sauce in the slow cooker and stir to coat the chicken evenly.

2. Assemble the Sliders:

  1. Prepare the slider buns:
  • Lightly toast the slider buns if desired.
  1. Make the slaw (optional):
  • In a bowl, mix shredded lettuce, carrots, and green onions. Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to coat.
  1. Assemble the sliders:
  • Place a generous portion of the buffalo chicken on the bottom half of each slider bun. Top with a spoonful of the slaw (or just lettuce) and some blue cheese crumbles, if desired.
  1. Top the sliders:
  • Place the top half of the slider buns over the chicken and serve.

3. Serve:

  1. Serve immediately:
  • Serve the Buffalo Chicken Sliders with extra ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
  1. Enjoy:
  • These sliders are perfect for a party or game day spread, but also make a great family dinner!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
⏱️ Total Time: 6-7 hours
🍽️ Servings: 12 sliders
🔥 Calories: Approximately 300-350 kcal per slider

These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are packed with bold flavors and are incredibly easy to make! The spicy buffalo chicken pairs perfectly with the cool ranch slaw for a mouthwatering bite. 🐔🍔🔥