Best 4 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipes

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Craving a delectable and versatile dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than the irresistible Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad! This culinary masterpiece offers a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more. Picture tender, succulent chicken, generously coated in a tantalizing buffalo sauce, perfectly complemented by a creamy and tangy ranch dressing. Imagine the crunch of crisp celery and carrots, adding a refreshing contrast to the richness of the chicken. This versatile dish can be served as a delectable sandwich filling, a vibrant salad, or a delightful dip, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering. With its ease of preparation and explosion of flavors, the Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad promises to be a hit at your next potluck, picnic, or game-day party. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD



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My husband and sons love chicken with blue cheese, so I created this salad. You can even make the chicken the day before and reheat when ready to serve. -Shauna Havey, Roy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
3 tablespoons butter
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 cup julienned carrot
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-qt. slow cooker. Top with wing sauce, butter and ranch dressing mix. Cook, covered, on low until thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. , Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Reserve 1/3 cup cooking juices; discard remaining juices. Return chicken and reserved juices to slow cooker; heat through., Add romaine salad mix to a serving dish. Top with shredded chicken, carrots, avocado and blue cheese; drizzle with blue cheese dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1693mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SLOW COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This is a spicy, hearty sandwich that will please those who love buffalo chicken wings. This recipe is perfect for those days spent watching football. I like to top these with blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Provided by Divinesolace21

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 7h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (17.5 fluid ounce) bottle buffalo wing sauce, divided
½ (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons butter
6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in 3/4 of the wing sauce and the ranch dressing mix. Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Once the chicken has cooked, add the butter, and shred the meat finely with two forks. Pile the meat onto the hoagie rolls, and splash with the remaining buffalo wing sauce to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Carbohydrate 80.6 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 2901.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

BUFFALO PULLED CHICKEN



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This slow cooker dump dinner is one of my go-to's. The lighter chicken is a nice alternative to pulled pork. -Kim Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
2 tablespoons ranch salad dressing mix
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Optional ingredients: celery ribs or crusty sandwich buns, crumbled blue cheese, additional wing sauce and ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, mix wing sauce and dressing mix. Add chicken. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 3-4 hours., Shred chicken with 2 forks. If desired, serve on celery, top with additional wing sauce and cheese, and serve with ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES RECIPE



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Mix up your sandwich game by adding buffalo sauce to this delicious chicken salad recipe!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded ((rotisserie chicken works great))
½ cup ranch dressing
¼ cup hot buffalo wing sauce ((I like Frank's RedHot sauce))
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 celery stalks (finely diced)
¼ cup onion (finely diced)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper (to taste)
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, celery, onion and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve on buns and top with your favorite sandwich fixings (such as tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, pickles, etc).
  • Store leftovers (if you have any!) in a covered container in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 837 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Prep the chicken ahead of time: You can cook the chicken up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator. This will save you time on busy weeknights.
  • Use a slow cooker liner: This will make cleanup a breeze. Just lift the liner out of the slow cooker and discard it.
  • Shred the chicken by hand: This will give you more control over the size of the pieces.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will add flavor and texture to the salad. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and blue cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the vegetables: You can add celery, carrots, or bell peppers to the salad for added crunch.
  • Serve the salad with your favorite dressing: A ranch dressing is a classic choice, but you can also use a blue cheese dressing or a honey mustard dressing.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker buffalo chicken salad is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salad is packed with flavor, thanks to the buffalo sauce, the cheese, and the vegetables. It is also very versatile, so you can customize it to your own liking. Whether you serve it on a salad or in a wrap, this slow cooker buffalo chicken salad is sure to be a hit.

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