Description
This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken recipe offers a tender, flavorful dish perfect for easy weeknight meals. The chicken breasts are slow-cooked with a zesty combination of buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and chicken broth, resulting in a creamy, spicy, and savory shredded chicken that pairs beautifully with buns, rice, or as a standalone dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approximately 1 ounce)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the crockpot to create a flat layer for even cooking.
- Add the seasonings and sauces: Pour the ranch seasoning mix, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and garlic powder over the chicken breasts, ensuring the chicken is well coated and the sauce covers it adequately.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot with its lid and set to cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The chicken should be fully cooked and tender by the end of this time.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it thoroughly with the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the buffalo ranch shredded chicken on sandwich buns, over cooked rice, or enjoy it by itself as a flavorful protein-packed dish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra buffalo sauce or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels if desired.
- This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Try adding chopped celery or blue cheese crumbles as toppings for a classic buffalo chicken flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Buffalo chicken, slow cooker chicken, crockpot recipes, shredded chicken, buffalo ranch chicken
