Mac loves buffalo chicken. Loves it. When we go out to eat, he will order whatever buffalo chicken item it on the menu. I was looking for an easy and creative ways to make buffalo chicken, so I came up with this recipe for Crock Pot buffalo chicken sandwiches. The filling is pretty easy because you dump all of the ingredients in a Crock Pot then shred them once they’re cooked. They’re a great way to prep dinner quickly before heading off to work. And they’re a go-to game day recipe.
After a few reader suggestions, I started adding Ranch dressing after I shred the cooked chicken. If you want to add more Ranch flavor, feel free to add more Ranch dressing mix. If you’re using the dry mix, add a teaspoon or so then taste it. I also found a ranch-buffalo wing sauce that you could use instead of regular hot sauce. This is significantly cheaper at your local grocery store, so buy it there. I personally like the ranch-buffalo sauce because it has a bit more flavor.
Try some of my other go-to game day snacks: THE loaded baked potato dip | southwestern egg rolls | spinach-artichoke dip | funeral sandwiches | cheesy chicken bacon ranch dip
You can also serve my Crock Pot buffalo chicken sandwiches several ways. They work well as full-size sandwiches with burger buns, sliders on smaller buns (like King’s Hawaiian rolls), or even as a dip with crackers and veggies on the side. Mac would probably recommend that I find a way to add more cheese. You could top this with a slice or two of sharp cheddar or even stir in some shredded cheese.
Crock Pot buffalo chicken sandwiches
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 block of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/2 cup of Frank’s Red Hot or other hot sauce
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 4 soft rolls or buns
- 4 slices of cheddar or cheddar jack cheese
Instructions
- Spray Crock Pot with non-stick spray.
- Place chicken breasts in Crock Pot. Add cream cheese, sour cream, and hot sauce.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
- Shred chicken and stir sauce. Cook on low for additional 30 minutes.
- Serve on toasted buns and top with a slice of cheese.
Notes
- You can add a few tablespoons of Ranch dressing mix if you want a stronger Ranch flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8 hours
Enjoy!
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Yum! I love easy meals like this one!
minus the sour cream, add a tiny bit of ranch and that’s how I make my buffalo chicken dip!