Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken breasts slow-cooked in a buttery Buffalo hot sauce, making it an easy and delicious meal. Perfect for sandwiches or sliders, it delivers the classic spicy tang of Buffalo sauce balanced by creamy coleslaw for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours (low) or 2 to 3 hours (high)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup Frank’s Buffalo Hot Sauce
Serving
- 6 brioche buns (or 12 slider rolls)
- 12 ounces coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts into a 4-quart slow cooker. Season them evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the unsalted butter on top, then pour the Buffalo hot sauce over everything for full coverage.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the cooker and set it to low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
- Shred the Chicken: Use two forks or a hand mixer directly in the slow cooker to shred the chicken thoroughly, mixing it well with the sauce to ensure every piece is coated.
- Assemble and Serve: Pile the shredded Buffalo chicken onto brioche buns or slider rolls. Top with coleslaw mix for added crunch and freshness, then serve immediately for a flavorful meal.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder taste, reduce the amount of Buffalo sauce or use a mild hot sauce instead.
- The coleslaw mix acts as a cool contrast to the spicy chicken, but you can substitute with your favorite slaw or leafy greens.
- Using a hand mixer to shred the chicken is quicker and gives a fine texture compared to shredding with forks.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For extra flavor, toast buns lightly before assembling the sandwiches.
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