Give your chicken dinner a delicious kick in the pants when you make this irresistible 3 ingredient Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Recipe!
Then… do yourself a huge favor and also try making this glorious Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken!
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Recipe
What do you get when you combine hot and tangy Buffalo sauce with rich and creamy Ranch? This crazy delicious Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Recipe!
Kaley writes: “One of our favorite recipes! You can eat it so many different ways!”
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken serves up BIG flavors your whole family will love! It’s a serious crowd-pleaser.
Plus, making this Crock Pot Recipe couldn’t be easier.
Just 3 ingredients and you’ve got yourself another winner winner chicken dinner!
You’ll also love how this indulgent Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken recipe can be so versatile.
You can serve it up as whole chicken breasts, shred it and serve on a hamburger bun or slider rolls, or serve it shredded in a lettuce wrap or on top of a salad.
The options are endless!
So skip those boring dinners and make something everyone will be raving about for weeks to come.
Here’s what you’ll need to get slow cooking…
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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Ingredients
You’ll need just 3 simple ingredients to create this taste bud pleasing chicken dinner.
Add the following to your next grocery list, so you have everything on hand to make yours…
- Chicken Breast – fresh or thawed if previously frozen.
- Buffalo Sauce
- Ranch Seasoning – packet or homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe
That’s it… so EASY!
You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart crockpot to get the job done.
How To Make Slow Cooked Buffalo Ranch Chicken
You won’t believe how EASY it is to make this flavor-packed Crockpot Buffalo Chicken at home!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Cook the chicken in your crockpot, and then drain and discard the juices.
2. Pour the sauce mixture over your chicken and continue cooking.
3. Once done, serve it up and enjoy every last wonderful bite!
That’s it… 1, 2, 3 and you’re done!
It really is that simple!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How To Store Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
You can reheat the next day for another easy weeknight meal!
Variations – Buffalo Ranch Pork Chops
Want to change things up a bit and indulge in some out of this world amazing pork chops? Go for it!
Just follow these simple steps to create your amazing Buffalo Ranch Pork Chops:
1. Use the ingredients listed below, plus a 14.5 ounce can of Chicken Broth. Then substitute 1.5 pounds of Boneless Center Cut Pork Loin Chops.
2. Pour the can of chicken broth into your Crockpot, then place the pork chops in next. Cook for 3.5 hour on LOW heat before draining the juices and adding your Buffalo Ranch sauce. Pour the sauce over the pork chops, and cook on LOW heat for 30 more minutes.
Even More Buffalo Ranch Variations
If you love that warmhearted, taste bud teasing Buffalo flavor perfectly paired with ranch seasoning… you’re in luck!!
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Thighs
- Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Legs
- Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings
- Buffalo Ranch Meatballs
- Buffalo Ranch Veggie and Chip Dip
- Crockpot Cheesy Cauliflower
- Homemade Buffalo Mac and Cheese
What To Serve With Your Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken
Create the ultimate chicken dinner when you add some of these delicious dinner sides to your Buffalo Ranch Chicken…
- Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- 10 Minute Chicken Gravy or 10 minute Brown Gravy
- Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns
- Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
- Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe (Southern Style)
- Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli
- Crockpot Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Recipe…
Alison writes: “So yummy! A staple in our house!”
Kaley writes: “One of our favorite recipes! You can eat it so many different ways!”
Carrie writes: “Delicious! We made sliders”
Michelle writes: “I made these for my finacé and he gobbled them up! Got to remember to make them again!”
Callie writes: “Was very good!”
Jennifer writes: “Love this! I serve this on sub rolls with blue cheese crumbles or provolone cheese and ranch dressing.”
Amanda writes: “Yum! Lots of flavor”
Renae writes: “This is yummy! And simple. Great for sliders or on top of a baked sweet potato with a bit of blue cheese dressing.”
Jacqui writes: “Love this! My go to recipe for buffalo chicken. I use boneless tenders and serve them as an appetizer with ranch dip & blue cheese dip. Always a hit!”
Vanessa writes: “Made it for my family and it was good. We ate it with cucumbers.”
Natasha writes: “Great for potluck parties!”
Candice writes: “My family loves this, it’s one of our favorites. I tweaked it however. I like to mix sour cream in with the hot sauce to make it a creamy ranch buffalo consistency”
Melissa writes: “This recipe was so delicious & easy! I added 8oz of reduced fat cream cheese and blended it with the buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning in my blender before adding to chicken. I will definitely be making this again.”
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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts fresh or thawed
- 12 ounces Frank’s RedHot Wings Buffalo Sauce (1 bottle)
- 1 ounce Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix packet or 3 tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
Instructions
- Cook chicken in on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours (covered)
- After 3 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW, drain juices from Crockpot
- Mix together Buffalo Sauce and Ranch Seasoning Mix
- If making Chicken Breasts: Pour mixture over chicken, and cook on high for 30 more minutes on HIGH (covered), or until done.
- If making sandwiches: Remove chicken, and shred chicken with 2 forks. Place shredded chicken back in Crockpot and pour sauce mixture over chicken. Stir and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes (covered), or until done.
- Garnish with chopped Green Onions or add a seeded bun for a sandwich and ENJOY!
Notes
How easy is that?? 😉 Bring on the heat!
A BIG thanks to my sweet friend Sarah for sharing this fabulous Crockpot Recipe with me!
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Leah says
Made this tonight for game day! My family loved it! So good and so easy!!
Heidi says
Aww… thanks, Leah… I’m so glad to hear everyone liked it! It really is the perfect game day dish! 🙂
Robert says
Question here, what do I put in the crock pot with the chicken while it cooks, your instructions say to add the ingredients AFTERWARDS
Heidi says
Hi Robert ~ you won’t need to add anything else at the beginning… you’ll cook the chicken alone in the crock pot for the first portion of cooking. It will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps!
Robert says
Awesome!
Thanks for the quick reply!
I’m trying this in the next two hours
Kristyn says
Going to make this tomorrow w/ Louisianna Hot Sauce and two Ranch Packets. maybe a dash of cream cheese……on the LOW setting will post results . We usually have a wing night monthly. Interested to change it up!
Jenn says
Hi, im thinking about making this for the fam. Just wondering if it is really hot? (Little mouths) thx!
Heidi says
Hi Jenn ~ yes… it’s pretty hot for little mouths. You could always use a little less sauce, and mix in some sour cream to tone it down a bit? Hope that helps! 🙂
Jen M says
I tried this and the chicken was moist and juicy! I did the 6 hours on low heat. I changed a couple things – I wanted to make sure the chicken soaked up the buffalo goodness in the crock pot, so I put that mixture on before cooking. Afterwards, because it was too soupy, I took the “buffalo broth” out and put somewhere around 1 1/2 c of Fage greek yogurt and somewhere between 1/8-1/4 c of flour to thicken it some more in a mixing bowl.
The yogurt really saved my taste buds from exploding! All in all, really good. My boyfriend’s first question was, how much is Frank’s Hot Sauce, because he’d like to make this on a regular basis! (Thankfully it’s pretty cheap, btw.)
Jean says
Has anyone tried this with wings?
Heidi says
Hi Jean ~ yes… it’s delicious with wings!
Here’s the step-by-step instructions to make it with Wings:
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2014/09/crockpot-buffalo-ranch-chicken-wings.html
Carrie says
Love this! It has become a weekly staple. Because my family is so large, I shred the chicken and add 1 cup cooked brown rice to it. We put it on wraps and add coleslaw or lettuce/tomato with Ranch dressing to cool it down. Thanks for the recipe!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Carrie! It is definitely delicious with the ranch dressing, and I love your idea of the wrap!
Caralyn says
What do you suggest for a side with this dish? I have it in the crockpot now ☺️
Heidi says
Hi Caralyn ~ it’s delicious served with rice or potatoes… or you can shred it after it’s done and serve on a hamburger bun. ENJOY! 😉
Jordan says
Totally new to the crockpot cooking! So I need things very broken down lol. Do you need the entire bottle of buffalo sauce?
Heidi says
Hi Jordan… yes ~ you’ll use the entire bottle. Enjoy!! 😉
Erik says
This is amazing! After I added the sauce I went to run quick errands which turned into hours. Came back and the chicken was falling off the fork. So I shredded it and they were the best buffalo chicken wraps I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Heidi says
I’m so glad you loved it, Erik! It’s such a simple, delicious dinner… and the buffalo chicken wraps sound amazing!
Jana says
Hi Heidi!
Have you tried this recipe using a different buffalo sauce instead of Frank’s?
Heidi says
Hi Jana ~ I’ve only ever made this with Frank’s, but I’m sure other Buffalo sauces would be yummy, too! If you try… let me know how it turns out! 🙂
sandra says
What could you use instead of packet ranch. It’s impossible to get in Ireland as are many of your prepacked ingredients
mike says
COPYCAT H.V. RANCH DRESSING MIX
1/2 cup dry buttermilk (can use regular powdered milk, but I’m not sure how that would affect taste/texture)
1 T. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. instant minced onions
1 tsp. dill weed
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt (I didn’t add it)
1/4 tsp. pepper
Mallory Herman says
Hi, I was wondering if I can use the ranch dip mix instead of the seasoning? I grabbed that on accident!!
Heidi says
Hi Mallory ~ yes… that shouldn’t be a problem. ENJOY! 😉
Jenn says
Great recipe!!! My husband and I made it tonight and we shredded the chicken after it cooked and put it back in with the sauce mixture and had buffalo chicken tacos! Thanks for the inspiration and yummy meal!
Heidi says
Ooh ~ what a fun idea, Jenn!
Candace says
This was excellent!!! I shredded the chicken and made sandwiches. After the 3 hour cook time, I shredded the chicken and then added the sauce, letting it cook for the 30 mins. YUMMY!!!!!
Heidi says
I’m so glad you liked it, Candace!! 😉
BSKYM says
could you put the chicken in with the sauces and cook on low, instead of cooking chicken first and then adding sauces?
Nikki says
I cook mine with the sauces in on low for four hours. I used chicken tenders not breast and it was still awesome. I really enjoyed this recipe.
amanda says
I am so new to the crock pot experience!! So I know this sounds silly, but when it says to cook the chicken for three hours, what do you cook it IN? Water? Broth? I worry about boiling it or making it too salty….
Heidi says
Hi Amanda ~ you’ll just cook the chicken by itself… the chicken will end up cooking in its own juices. No water or broth is necessary. Hope that helps! 😉
amanda says
ALOT!!! Thank you!
Taylor says
Your recipes are so simple I love them! Want to make this one tonight have to run and get the right sauce. Do you mix in the whole bottle?
Heidi says
Aww ~ thanks, Taylor! Yes… I used the whole bottle. ENJOY!! 😉
alma warner says
Love your recipes they are Delicious!!!!!!
Heidi says
Aww ~ thank you, Alma! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! 😉
Tiffany says
Hi, do any of your recipes have an 8 hour cook time? I’d love to be able to cook frozen chicken while I’m at work.
Heidi says
Hi Tiffany ~ for all of these crockpot recipes that cook on ‘High’, you can usually just double the cooking time and cook on ‘Low’. Hope that helps! 😉
Jen says
Made this and it was fabulous! I added a block of reduced fat cream cheese for a creamy sauce. Yum! Thank you for the recipe! 🙂
Heidi says
Ooh ~ great idea, Jen… that sounds like a delicious twist! 😉
Tabs says
I was JUST thinking about doing that! So glad I checked the comments and so glad it worked, totally making this tonight!