Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken (Crockpot)

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Easy Shredded Buffalo Chicken (Crockpot)

You know those days that feel so long, you find yourself completely exhausted to even think about making dinner? Well, find relief in this recipe as it is the one you’ve been waiting for. Chicken that slow cooks all day in the crockpot, shredded and topped with your favorite buffalo sauce. So when evening rolls around, all you have to do is whip up some sides!

What is the best type of buffalo sauce to use?

When we think of buffalo sauce, most of us immediately think of Frank’s RedHot. I typically use Frank’s as a base and like to enhance it by adding a bit of butter and some freshly minced garlic. I combine these ingredients in a small pan on the stove and let them simmer for about five minutes.

My newfound favorite buffalo sauce is Kinder’s Buttery Buffalo. It has a great flavor on the front and really brings some nice heat on the back end. Of course, we need to make an honorable mention of Buffalo Wild Wings and Yo Mama’s buffalo sauces.

What can you use this buffalo chicken for?

If you want a KETO approach, serve it plain with some KETO-friendly side dishes. This chicken is also great for:

Wraps
Casseroles
Topped over a bed of lettuce to make a salad
Pizza toppings
Sandwiches/Sliders
Topped on Mac and Cheese
Nachos

This shredded buffalo chicken is perfect for meal prepping, as you can use the chicken in various ways throughout the week.

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts

1 tbsp garlic powder

Your favorite buffalo sauce

Green onions, sliced

Directions:

Put 4 cups of water in a crockpot. Salt and pepper the water. Add chicken breasts and garlic powder. Cook on low for at least 4 hours. The internal temperature of breasts should be 165 degrees F.
Remove cooked chicken from the crockpot and place it into a bowl. Shred chicken by using two forks and pulling it apart. Pour buffalo sauce over the top and toss with tongs to evenly coat. I won’t provide a specific measurement of sauce, as it’s up to you! I would start with about 1/4 cup. If the chicken looks dry, drizzle in extra sauce. If you happen to add too much sauce, simply add a little water to dilute it and it should tone down the spice level. Check for seasoning, as sometimes a little extra salt is needed.
Place shredded chicken on a plate and top with sliced green onions. You can serve with ranch or bleu cheese if you like.

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