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Healthy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken | Easy Recipes for Dinner

This healthy slow cooker buffalo chicken is one of those easy recipes that turns simple ingredients into a flavorful dinner with minimal effort.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Chopped green onions and crumbled blue cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together hot sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  7. Add the slurry to the slow cooker and whisk to combine with the remaining liquid.
  8. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce.
  9. Cover and cook on high for 30 additional minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  10. Serve hot, topped with green onions and blue cheese if desired.

Notes

This buffalo chicken is great on buns, wrapped in lettuce, stuffed in sweet potatoes, or on top of salads. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.