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Use this 2-ingredient slow cooker recipe to make shredded Buffalo chicken the easy way!

If you're still not addicted to buffalo chicken, this crockpot recipe will make you join my team. You’ll also learn my share storage tips and meal ideas with it.

large glass bowl of shredded chicken with buffalo sauce

Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Smoky, packed with bold flavors, super tender… this Buffalo chicken in the slow cooker is epic! I usually double the recipe and use buffalo chicken to build family-favorite meals like sliders, quesadillas, tacos, and more! Keep scrolling, and you’ll find more delicious recipes. But first, let's cook!

Best Hot Sauce to Use

For the most authentic buffalo flavor, my homemade buffalo sauce uses Frank's hot sauce and stays on the mild side, but you can kick it up with a spicier one. You can also pair it with homemade Ranch or blue cheese dressing to reduce the heat level, especially if you have small kids at home.

Breasts or Thighs for Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Make this crockpot buffalo chicken with boneless skinless chicken breasts, thighs, or a mix of both. The cooking time is the same. In a hurry, use shredded rotisserie chicken meat tossed with buffalo sauce and warmed over medium heat in a skillet. If you only have frozen chicken, learn how to defrost chicken quickly & safely.

How to Make Shredded Buffalo Chicken in the Slow Cooker

This shredded buffalo chicken uses 2 cups of buffalo sauce for 2 pounds of chicken, so it's very easy to double or triple! Simply combine both in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 5 to 6 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and toss it in the sauce.

Check out this video where I cook shredded buffalo chicken in the slow cooker for an epic taco night!

Pro tip: the easiest way to shred buffalo chicken is when it’s warm since the meat is more tender. Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the slow cooker.

Storing Leftovers

Buffalo chicken leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. You can also freeze them in single portions in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Recipes Using Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Set the chicken to cook in the morning, and by the time dinner rolls, you can serve Buffalo chicken tacos, Buffalo chicken quesadillas, Buffalo chicken pizza, or Buffalo chicken power bowls! You can also use leftovers to pack epic lunches, like a Buffalo salad, a sandwich, or a Buffalo chicken wrap. Long live Buffalo everything!

Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 8 5

Use this 2-ingredient slow cooker recipe to make shredded Buffalo chicken the easy way!

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs, boneless skinless
2 cups Buffalo sauce

Instructions

Pour half of the Buffalo sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker dish. Add the chicken pieces and pour the rest of the sauce over them. Use a fork to move the chicken pieces around and distribute the sauce evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours. You can also cook it on HIGH for 5-6.
Once the chicken is tender and easily separates (shreds apart) when pulled with two forks, shred the meat and toss it around in the sauce. Keep warm and serve.

Notes

This recipe will be as mild or spicy as the buffalo sauce you use. For a good middle-of-the-road sauce, use my Buffalo sauce recipe linked in the ingredients above.