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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
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
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.