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🥪 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches 🌶️🍗

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are the perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and creamy flavors. This easy, hands-off recipe combines tender shredded chicken with classic buffalo sauce in a slow cooker. Serve it on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a mouthwatering sandwich that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day!

📋 Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot) 🌶️
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth 🍲
  • 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix 🌿
  • 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
  • 4-6 sandwich buns 🥪
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce 🥬, sliced onions 🧅, cheese slices 🧀, ranch or blue cheese dressing

📝 Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:

  1. Season the chicken:
  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the ranch seasoning mix.

2. Add the Sauce:

  1. Pour the liquids:
  • Pour the buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth over the chicken breasts. Stir to ensure the chicken is well-coated.
  1. Add butter:
  • Add the butter on top of the chicken to add richness to the sauce as it cooks.

3. Cook the Chicken:

  1. Set the slow cooker:
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.

4. Shred the Chicken:

  1. Shred the chicken:
  • Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred it directly in the slow cooker. Mix the shredded chicken with the sauce until well combined.

5. Assemble the Sandwiches:

  1. Toast the buns (optional):
  • For extra texture, toast the sandwich buns under a broiler or in a skillet for a minute until they are golden brown.
  1. Build the sandwiches:
  • Spoon the shredded buffalo chicken onto the bottom half of each bun. Add optional toppings like shredded lettuce, sliced onions, cheese slices, or a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

6. Serve:

  1. Serve warm:
  • Place the top bun on the sandwich and serve immediately. Pair with a side of fries, coleslaw, or a simple salad.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
⏱️ Total Time: Up to 7 hours
🍽️ Servings: 4-6 sandwiches
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per serving

These Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are spicy, tender, and full of flavor. The slow cooker does all the hard work, making this an effortless meal for any occasion. Serve them with your favorite toppings and enjoy the zesty buffalo flavor! 🌶️🍗🥪