Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders: Best Game Day Recipe
These easy Crockpot Buffalo chicken sliders are the ultimate game day food—tender, spicy shredded chicken in a buttery Buffalo sauce, served on soft slider buns with cool ranch or blue cheese dressing. With just 10 minutes of prep, this dump-and-forget recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or a comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 15 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or a mix)
- 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into cubes
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 12 to 15 slider buns (Hawaiian rolls recommended)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced pickles, crumbled blue cheese, thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Place the 2 pounds of chicken (fresh or frozen) in the bottom of your Crockpot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce, ½ cup cubed unsalted butter, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is fork-tender and shreds easily.
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board or bowl. Shred with two forks or use a hand mixer on low speed. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir the shredded chicken into the sauce. Let it cook on LOW for another 15 to 20 minutes, uncovered, to allow the chicken to absorb the sauce.
- Optional but recommended: Split the slider buns and toast them under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
- Assemble the sliders: Place a generous scoop of Buffalo chicken on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing and any optional toppings. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use a mix of chicken breasts and thighs for structure and juiciness. If using frozen chicken, add an extra hour of cooking time on low. Toasting the buns prevents sogginess. If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker, cooking for 5 minutes to thicken. Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 22
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