Get ready to transform your ordinary chicken dinner into a flavor explosion that'll have everyone begging for seconds! 🔥 This Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Pulled Chicken is the ultimate hands-off recipe that delivers maximum taste with minimal effort. Imagine tender, juicy chicken swimming in a tangy buffalo ranch sauce that's so addictive, you'll want to put it on everything. Whether you're meal prepping, hosting a game day party, or just craving something seriously delicious, this recipe is about to become your new go-to comfort food that'll make you look like a culinary genius with zero professional cooking skills required!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry with paper towels and seasoning generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping.
- Sprinkle the entire packet of ranch seasoning mix evenly over the chicken breasts, covering them completely.
- Pour the buffalo sauce and chicken broth around the chicken, making sure the liquid distributes evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on LOW heat for 6 hours, or on HIGH heat for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the chicken breasts and use two forks to shred the meat directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the remaining sauce.
- Let the shredded chicken sit in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes to absorb more flavor before serving.
- Serve hot on buns, over salad, in tacos, or as desired, garnishing with additional ranch or hot sauce if preferred.
Tips
- Choose the Right Chicken: Use fresh, high-quality boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the most tender result.
- Don't Overcrowd: Ensure chicken pieces are in a single layer for even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Seasoning Hack: For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder alongside the ranch seasoning mix.
- Cooking Time Matters: If using HIGH heat, check chicken at the 3-hour mark to prevent overcooking and drying out.
- Sauce Absorption: Let the shredded chicken sit in the sauce for the full 10-15 minutes to maximize flavor infusion.
- Serving Suggestions: This versatile recipe works great in tacos, on salads, as sandwich filling, or even as a protein topping for nachos.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: This dish reheats beautifully and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust buffalo sauce quantity to make the dish milder or spicier according to your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 298kcal
Carbohydrates: 11g
Protein: 46g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 120mg
