Buffalo Ranch Shredded Chicken (Crockpot Style)
This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Shredded Chicken blends spicy buffalo sauce and zesty ranch flavor into tender, juicy pulled chicken—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, bowls, or sliders.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6–7 hours
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- Optional toppings: chopped parsley, crumbled blue cheese, shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly over the chicken.
- Pour buffalo sauce over the top, covering the chicken fully.
- Add butter on top if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fork-tender.
- Shred chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks, mixing it well into the sauce.
- Serve warm in buns, wraps, tacos, or over rice or salad.
Notes
- Use thighs for extra juicy texture; breasts for leaner option.
- Add cream cheese for a creamy buffalo dip style twist.
- Perfect for sliders, tacos, wraps, or bowls.
- For less spice, mix buffalo sauce with broth.
- Serve cold in wraps or salads for meal prep lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: buffalo ranch chicken, crockpot shredded chicken, buffalo pulled chicken, spicy chicken slow cooker