Slow Cooker Buffalo Pulled Chicken

Name: Slow Cooker Buffalo Pulled Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot); 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 cup ranch dressing (for serving); 6 brioche or potato buns, toasted

Tender slow-cooked chicken breast shredded and tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, great for sandwiches, wraps, or loaded fries.

250 minEasyServes 6320 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerSlow CookerHigh ProteinLow CarbEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup ranch dressing (for serving)
6 brioche or potato buns, toasted

Instructions

1

Place 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts in a single layer in the slow cooker. Season with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.
2

Pour 1 cup buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot) over the chicken. Add 4 tbsp unsalted butter on top of the chicken pieces.
3

Cover and cook on Low for 4-5 hours or on High for 2-2.5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked through and fork-tender.
4

Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Verify it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) before shredding.
5

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the buffalo sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more buffalo sauce if desired.
6

Serve on 6 toasted brioche or potato buns drizzled with 1/2 cup ranch dressing (for serving), or in wraps, on nachos, or over salad.

Questions

Can I make Slow Cooker Buffalo Pulled Chicken dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Slow Cooker Buffalo Pulled Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 6 brioche or potato buns, toasted. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Slow Cooker Buffalo Pulled Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Slow Cooker Buffalo Pulled Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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