Description
This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make slow cooker recipe where tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and garlic powder. The result is juicy, shredded chicken perfect for sandwiches, over rice, or served on its own for a spicy, tangy meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot in an even layer to ensure even cooking.
- Add seasonings and sauce: Pour the ranch seasoning mix, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken breasts, coating them thoroughly.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it well with the buffalo ranch sauce for maximum flavor absorption.
- Serve: Serve the shredded buffalo ranch chicken on buns for sandwiches, over rice, or enjoy it on its own as a spicy main dish.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to let some liquid evaporate.
- This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Great for meal prep and easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3.5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot buffalo ranch chicken, slow cooker buffalo chicken, easy buffalo chicken recipe, shredded buffalo chicken, ranch seasoning chicken
