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shredded buffalo chicken in purple poke-a-dot slow cooker
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken

Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep and you'll have plenty of spicy and delicious buffalo chicken ready to use on any of your favorite dishes! Perfect for meal prep or for simple family dinners!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 136kcal

Equipment

  • 2 1/2 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch whisked with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to slow cooker
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8
  • Remove chicken and shred with forks
  • Return to slow cooker and let set for 15 minutes to absorb sauce before serving

Notes

To prep ahead:
Add chicken, broth, sauce and slurry to a freezer bag and remove any air and seal.  Store in fridge for up to 3 days or freezer for up to 3 months.  Thaw before cooking.
To Meal Prep:
Cook and cool chicken.  Portion into individual servings and store in airtight container in fridge for 3 days or freezer for 3 months.  Thaw and heat to serve.
Leftovers:
Store in airtight container in fridge for 3 days or freezer for 3 months.  Thaw and heat to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg