Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Recipe
This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts with a flavorful blend of ranch seasoning and spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it serves as a versatile main dish that can be enjoyed on buns, over rice, or simply on its own for a delicious and easy dinner.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Chicken
Seasonings and Sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (approximately 1 ounce)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Prepare the Crockpot: Place the chicken breasts evenly at the bottom of the crockpot to ensure even cooking.
- Add Seasonings and Sauce: Pour the ranch seasoning mix, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, and garlic powder over the chicken breasts, making sure the chicken is well coated with the mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or alternatively, on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, mixing it thoroughly with the sauce to absorb all the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the shredded buffalo ranch chicken on hamburger buns for sandwiches, over cooked rice, or enjoy it on its own as a hearty and flavorful main dish.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, remove the chicken and reduce the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat before shredding the meat.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful option.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze any extra cooked chicken in portions for easy future meals.
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