Buffalo pulled chicken

Steam curls up from the valve and your stomach starts talking back. You feel that kinda familiar hunger that says it's time to get cooking. Today, you gonna love this recipe for shredded buffalo chicken-it's super easy and packed with flavor. All you gotta do is throw some chicken in the slow cooker, pour on the buffalo sauce, and let it do its thing. While it cooks, you can relax or prep some sides. It's so hands-off, even on your busiest days.

You notice that the aroma filling your kitchen is just delightful. The steamy buffalo sauce mingling with the tender chicken makes your mouth water. It's those steam cues that tell you it's getting close, so you wanna keep an ear out for when it's ready. And don't forget, you need to deal with the sealing ring and float valve-those are what keep the pressure right and the steam inside. Just make sure everything's sealed tight so you don't lose all that yummy scent. Once you hear that quick release, you're almost there. You get ready to taste what's been cooking slow and steady-heck yeah, this is gonna be good!

Once it's done cooking, you can shred the chicken using two forks. Mix in extra buffalo sauce if you like it spicier. Serve the shredded buffalo chicken on buns, over rice, or in tacos. Garnish with your favorite toppings like chopped celery, blue cheese crumbles, or fresh herbs for an added punch. This dish is great for game day, parties, or a quick weeknight dinner.

Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken

This easy 2-ingredient slow cooker recipe makes tender, flavorful shredded buffalo chicken perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and more. Just combine chicken and buffalo sauce, cook low and slow, then shred and serve.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings 4 people

Calories 259 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Slow cooker

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs boneless skinless
• 2 cups Buffalo sauce

Instructions

 

Instructions

• Pour half of the Buffalo sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker dish.
• Add the chicken pieces and pour the rest of the sauce over them.
• Use a fork to move the chicken pieces around and distribute the sauce evenly.
• Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5-6 hours.
• Once the chicken is tender and easily separates when pulled with two forks, shred the meat.
• Toss the shredded chicken around in the sauce.
• Keep warm and serve.

Notes

This recipe will be as mild or spicy as the buffalo sauce you use. For a good middle-of-the-road sauce, try a homemade or store-bought buffalo sauce.