Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Close up of shredded buffalo chicken sandwich.

Creamy, spicy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are perfect for game day. Throw everything in the slow cooker a few hours before kickoff and you’re good to go.

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If you’ve been around for any amount of time, you know I have a deep love for all things buffalo chicken. There are so many variations around here and it was time to add another.

These buffalo chicken sandwiches are ridiculously easy to make in the slow cooker.

Two buffalo chicken sandwiches stacked on top of each other with a knife stuck into them.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

The ingredient list is short and sweet for this recipe. Here’s what you will need:

  • Chicken breast: You’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. Tenderloins will also work.
  • Cream cheese: Make sure it’s softened.
  • Ranch seasoning mix: You’ll need one packet of ranch seasoning for this recipe.
  • Buffalo wing sauce: Not just hot sauce. You’ll want the prepared buffalo sauce for this recipe.
  • Rolls: You can use fresh rolls from the bakery, hamburger buns or slider rolls.
Ingredients laid out flat for slow cooker buffalo chicken.

How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

This recipe is the easiest to make. Add cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix and buffalo wing sauce to your slow cooker. Whisk together until well combined. Add chicken breast and toss to coat in the sauce.

All you have to do now is let it cook. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken then stir again to coat.

Then pop it on your rolls and it’s time to eat.

Close up of bowl of shredded buffalo chicken with rolls to the side.

More Ways to Enjoy this Buffalo Chicken

This shredded buffalo chicken isn’t just for drippy, delicious sandwiches. It can be enjoyed in lots of ways.

Use it as a dip with tortilla chips, veggies or crackers. Toss it on some pasta or rice for a variation on the buffalo chicken pasta carb situation.

Or eat it with a fork. I’ve tried it all ways and can confirm it’s delicious.

Two slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches stack on top of each other.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Creamy, spicy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are perfect for game day. Throw everything in the slow cooker a few hours before kickoff and you're good to go.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: slow cooker buffalo chicken
Yield: 6 servings
Author: Meghan Payne-Hensley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce bottle buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 package ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Rolls

Instructions

  • Add buffalo wing sauce, ranch packet and cream cheese to the slow cooker. Whisk until smooth. Add chicken and turn to coat.
  • Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours. Shred chicken with two forks then toss to coat in sauce. Serve on rolls.

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