Buffalo sauce and softened cream cheese melt together around the chicken breasts in this slow cooker buffalo ranch chicken, so the heat gets balanced by something creamy. A handful of shredded cheddar stirred in at the end pulls it all together.
With minimal prep time and a hands-off cooking approach, this recipe is ideal for serving at gatherings or as a comforting family meal.
Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken
This dish features chicken breasts cooked in a tangy buffalo sauce mixed with ranch seasoning, resulting in a deliciously spicy and creamy flavor. The recipe takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Mix Sauces: In a bowl, combine the buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning mix. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Add Cream Cheese: Cut the cream cheese into cubes and add it on top of the chicken and sauce mixture.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks and stir to combine with the sauce.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well incorporated.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve with rice, pasta, or in sandwiches.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
I shred the chicken right in the pot and pile it onto rolls or scoop it up with celery sticks. It also makes a great dip for game day, which is usually where the leftovers end up.
