Description
This Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Sliders recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with spicy buffalo sauce and creamy cheeses, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make meal perfect for parties or casual gatherings. The chicken is cooked low and slow, then shredded and mixed with rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar, served on slider buns with a drizzle of ranch dressing for the perfect bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
Cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 oz cream cheese (cut into cubes)
Serving
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (for serving)
- 12 slider buns
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts to your slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out evenly at the bottom.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, melted butter, ground black pepper, onion powder, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed and combined.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the prepared buffalo sauce mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, making sure all pieces are coated.
- Add Cheeses: Place the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the chicken first, then distribute the cubes of cream cheese on top of the cheddar cheese layer.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the chicken on high for 3½ hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred and Mix: Remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker and mix thoroughly with the melted cheeses and sauce to combine all flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto slider buns. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top of each slider for added creaminess and flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For spicier sliders, add extra buffalo sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To make ahead, cook the chicken as directed, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Reheat gently before assembling sliders.
- Use gluten-free slider buns to make this recipe gluten free.
- Leftover shredded buffalo chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add pickles or celery for added crunch when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
