Want a delicious and easy dinner idea for a party? These Slow Cooker Buffalo chicken Sliders are the BEST! Tender, slow-cooked chicken, flavored with the boldness of buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning, makes for an incredible filling — one that sneaks between soft slider buns. This tasty dish is rich in flavor yet simple to make, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Just a handful of ingredients and a slow cooker away from a meal that would impress in a restaurant. The slow-cooking method makes the chicken so irresistible tender that you can shred it and mix it into the rich, spicy sauce. If you prefer a milder , so you can use less hot sauce, or incorporate cream cheese for a creamy consistency.
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are perfect for game day, a snack for a party, or even a quick dinner (if you’re really busy). For optimal flavor, enjoy them warm/fresh!
How to Cut Chicken Perfectly?
- Add the Whole Chicken Breasts to the Slow Cooker
There’s no need to chop them in advance. And cooking them whole helps lock in moisture. - Cook Until Tender
High: 3-4 hours
Low: 6-8 hours - After cooking, shred the chicken
Fork Method: Shred chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks.
Hand Mixer Method: Place chicken in a bowl, and mix on low speed on the hand mixer to shred chicken quickly.
Knife & Cutting Board: You can chop the chicken into smaller strips or cubes using a cutting board and knife if you want to have chunkier pieces. - Mix with Sauce
Or, when it’s time to serve, stir the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker so it absorbs all the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients Required for the Dish:
- Chicken breasts – The main protein, slow-cooked until tender and easy to shred.
- Buffalo sauce – Adds a bold, tangy, and spicy flavor to the chicken.
- Ranch dressing mix – Enhances the taste with creamy, herby seasoning.
- Unsalted butter – Helps balance the heat and adds richness to the dish.
- Salt & pepper – Basic seasoning to enhance overall flavor.
- Garlic powder – Adds a mild, savory depth to the chicken.
- Onion powder – Complements the garlic and enhances the dish’s taste.
- Slider buns – Soft and fluffy bread to hold the flavorful shredded chicken.
- Pickles or coleslaw – Provides extra crunch and contrast to the spicy chicken.
- Cream cheese – Can be added for a creamier, milder texture.
How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders?
Step 1: Prep the Chicken
Top 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts in your crock pot. Drizzle in 1 cup of buffalo sauce (or ½ cup if you want a more mellow flavor). Sprinkle 1 packet ranch dressing mix on top. Don’t need to mix, just leave it upstairs.
Step 2: Cook It Slow & Easy
Place the lid on the crock pot and start cooking. High for 3-4 hours if you’re in a hurry, or low for 6-8 hours if you want super tender flavor.
Step 3: Shred Like a Pro
When the chicken is finished, you remove it and shred it with shreds chicken in seconds. Then, return it to the crock pot and stir it all into the delicious sauce.
Step 4: Assemble the Sliders
I like to use soft slider buns (Brioche or Hawaiian rolls sizzles them in awesomeness). Load up that buffalo chicken dip-like sauce. Squirt some ranch dressing on top (or blue cheese, if you’re into that). Wanna add a little crunch? Toss on some thin slices of celery, or a little coleslaw.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
Great for game nights, parties, or any time you’re craving something delicious but easy. Serve with additional ranch, blue cheese dip, or a pile of fried, crunchy fries. For the fancy route, toast the buns for added flavor.
Tips for Making Your Meal More Delicious:
- Hand Mixer for Quick Shredding – Rather than shred the chicken with forks (which reclines for, ever), feed a hand mixer set to low speed for shredding. It shreds the chicken in seconds and combines it with the sauce beautifully.
- Toast the Buns for Extra Flavor — A quick toast on the griddle or under the broiler adds sturdiness and a hint of crunch to your slider buns that stands up to the saucy chicken. Totally worth it!
- Adjust the Heat Level — If you prefer a less-spicy dip, use ½ cup buffalo sauce, not 1 cup. You can also glaze in a bit of honey or brown sugar to help mellow the heat without sacrificing flavor.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe
These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are spicy, saucy, and packed with flavor. Tender shredded chicken is slow-cooked in buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning, then piled onto soft slider buns. A drizzle of ranch or blue cheese adds the perfect creamy touch. Easy to make and perfect for parties or a quick meal!
Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1: Toss some chicken breasts in the crock pot. Pour in buffalo sauce (the good kind) and sprinkle a packet of ranch dressing mix over it. No need to stir, just let it be.
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Step 2: Cover and cook.
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High heat: 3-4 hours (if you’re short on time).
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Low heat: 6-8 hours (for max flavor).
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Step 3: Shred the chicken! Use two forks or, if you wanna make life easier, a hand mixer (trust me, it’s a game-changer).
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Step 4: Mix the shredded chicken back into the sauce in the crock pot. Give it a good stir so everything is coated.
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Step 5: Grab some soft slider buns, load ‘em up with the buffalo chicken, and drizzle some ranch (or blue cheese, if you’re feelin’ bold).
Servings 9
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Saturated Fat 3.5g18%
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 18g36%
- Vitamin A 200 IU
- Vitamin C 1 mg
- Calcium 50 mg
- Iron 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.5 IU
- Vitamin K 5 mcg
- Thiamin 0.2 mg
- Riboflavin 0.3 mg
- Niacin 7 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
- Folate 20 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
- Biotin 2 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1 mg
- Phosphorus 150 mg
- Iodine 10 mcg
- Magnesium 15 mg
- Zinc 1 mg
- Selenium 10 mcg
- Copper 0.1 mg
- Manganese 0.2 mg
- Chromium 2 mcg
- Molybdenum 5 mcg
- Chloride 200 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.