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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with slow cooker shredded chicken and ranch coleslaw. A spicy, creamy, easy dinner perfect for any occasion.
This Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is everything you want in a bold, flavor-packed meal. The chicken cooks in the crockpot in a tangy, spicy buffalo sauce until it’s perfectly juicy, then piled high onto a soft bun for an easy, satisfying sandwich that brings serious comfort food vibes.
This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is about to become a new favorite! The slow cooker does all the work, turning simple ingredients into tender, juicy chicken that’s perfect for piling onto a soft bun. It is great if you are feeding a crowd or just want an easy weeknight dinner.
The creamy ranch coleslaw layered right on top adds the perfect cool, crunchy contrast to the spicy buffalo chicken. You can even top it with blue cheese crumbles or ranch dressing.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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For the Chicken:
- Chicken breasts – Make sure to use boneless and skinless breasts.
- Ranch dressing mix – you can use a store bought packet or Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix makes it extra tasty.
- Buffalo sauce
- Butter
For the Coleslaw:
- Coleslaw mix – If you don’t have a bag of coleslaw mix, you can just use shredded cabbage and carrots.
- Ranch dressing – take it over the top and make your own Ranch Dressing.
- Mayonnaise
For Serving:
- Buns
- Blue cheese crumbles – Blue cheese is optional.
- Ranch dressing – Ranch is also optional.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix, 2 tablespoons if using homemade
- 1 cup buffalo sauce, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 buns
- Blue cheese crumbles, optional
- Ranch dressing, optional
Instructions
- Put the chicken in the base of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix on top, then pour in 3/4 cup of the buffalo sauce. Add pieces of butter on top.2 pounds boneless, 1 packet ranch dressing mix, 1 cup buffalo sauce, 2 tablespoons butter
- Put the lid on and cook on slow for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with 2 forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker, and add the remaining 1/4 cup of buffalo sauce. Stir to combine.
- Mix together the ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth. Toss with the coleslaw mix.2 cups coleslaw mix, 2 tablespoons prepared ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- To serve, top each bun with the shredded buffalo chicken, the coleslaw, and optional blue cheese or ranch dressing.6 buns, Blue cheese crumbles, Ranch dressing
Notes
- If using an Instant Pot, add 1/3 cup of water and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- You can make your own ranch dressing mix using my ranch mix recipe.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days, and coleslaw for 1 week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make This Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Add the ingredients. Put the chicken in a slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch dressing on top, then pour in some buffalo sauce. Add butter on top.
- Cook. Put the lid on the slow cooker and turn it on low. Cook for 3-4 hours.
- Shred. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, and use a pair of forks to shred it.
- Finish seasoning. Put the chicken back in the crockpot and add the rest of the buffalo sauce. Stir to combine.
- Mix the coleslaw dressing. Put the ranch dressing and mayonnaise in a bowl, and stir to combine.
- Make the coleslaw. Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing.
- Assemble. Put chicken on each bun, top with coleslaw, and garnish with optional blue cheese and ranch. Then enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
Here are a few different ways that you can make this recipe your own, or simply make it the best!
- Make your own ranch. I’m a big believer in homemade items. I think the more homemade foods you use in a recipe, the better it will be. So when I make this chicken I love making my own ranch dressing mix instead of using the store-bought version. You’ll definitely notice the quality. One packet of ranch mix equals 2 tablespoons of homemade ranch mix.
- Adjust the heat. I love the spice level in these chicken sandwiches, but everybody has a different spice tolerance. If you want to make the juicy chicken extra spicy, use a spicier brand of buffalo sauce, or add a bunch of black pepper. You can also add pepperoncini peppers to this slow cooker. If this recipe sounds too spicy, you can dilute the buffalo sauce with water or vinegar.
- Use an Instant Pot. You can make this recipe in the Instant Pot if you prefer. All you have to do is add ⅓ cup of water to the recipe, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Everything else is the same.
How to Store Leftovers
If you want to save leftovers, store the chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days, and the coleslaw in an airtight container for up to a week. Then, when you’re ready for a buffalo chicken sandwich, assemble the recipe.
Freezing – You don’t want to freeze them as sandwiches, because the bread will get very soggy. But the chicken can both be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes
Using a slow cooker for chicken almost feels like cheating. It’s so easy to get perfectly cooked chicken that’s juicy, tender, and packed with flavor every single time. Here are some more of my favorite slow cooker chicken recipes for you to try.
This is such a great way to enjoy Buffalo chicken. You can’t ever go wrong with a super stuffed sandwich like this! Yummo!
This is the perfect sandwich for my lunch! It’s so rich and delicious!