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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken for Meal Prep

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Make tender, flavorful shredded buffalo chicken using your Crockpot. This recipe is simple, requires few ingredients, and is perfect for quick weeknight dinners, meal prepping lunches, or game day snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s RedHot recommended)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the buffalo wing sauce and chicken broth over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, and salt evenly over the chicken.
  4. Place the pieces of butter on top of the chicken.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  6. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and place them in a large bowl.
  7. Use two forks to shred the chicken completely.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well to coat it thoroughly with the sauce remaining in the pot.
  9. Keep warm on the ‘Keep Warm’ setting until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Serve this shredded chicken over rice or greens to make quick buffalo chicken bowls.
  • For sliders, pile the chicken onto slider buns and top with cheese before baking briefly.
  • Add a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing for extra flavor when serving.
  • This recipe freezes well for future meal prep sessions.

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