Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches - Spicy and Delicious

Craving spicy, saucy buffalo chicken sandwiches but don't want the work? Let your slow cooker do the job! These buffalo chicken sandwiches come together with minimal hands-on time thanks to the magic of the crockpot. Chicken cooks low and slow in a buffalo wing sauce until unbelievably tender and flavorful. Piling the shredded chicken onto buns and garnishing with blue cheese dressing creates the ultimate messy, hearty sandwich. Keep reading for the easy recipe to enjoy these game day worthy sandwiches any night of the week!

Prep the Chicken

Pat dry 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and season all over with salt, pepper and garlic powder. No need to pre-cook the chicken before adding to the slow cooker.

Mix the Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buffalo wing sauce (or hot sauce like Frank's Redhot®), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 3 tbsp browned butter, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1/4 tsp garlic powder and a pinch of salt.

Pour Sauce Over Chicken

Place seasoned chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the buffalo sauce over the top. Turn chicken to coat.

Cook on Low 6-8 Hours

Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. The low temperature allows the chicken to become extremely tender in the flavorful sauce.

Shred the Chicken

Once cooked, remove the chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, shred into bite sized pieces, discarding any bones.

Pile on Buns

Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat in the sauce. Serve piled high on buns of your choice. Garnish with blue cheese dressing and hot sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Crumbled blue cheese, ranch dressing, shredded lettuce, pickles, fried onion strings

These buffalo chicken sandwiches are deliciously messy, with spicy and tangy flavors in every bite. The slow cooker makes them a cinch to prepare any night of the week.

FAQs

What type of buns work best?

Sturdy brioche or pretzel buns hold up well to the saucy chicken.

Do I need to shred the chicken?

Shredding helps the chicken soak up more sauce and makes for easier eating.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, just use a larger slow cooker. Cook time will remain the same.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely! Shred it and mix with the buffalo sauce to heat through.

Should the sauce fully cover the chicken?

It's fine if some chicken peeks out. It will still absorb flavors.

These slow cooker buffalo chicken sandwiches are packed with flavor but easy to make any night of the week. Enjoy!