Easy to make, slow cooker recipe for Pulled Buffalo Chicken. There are many different ways to use this chicken so it never gets boring.

Pulled Chicken Equals More Servings

The one thing about any meat that is pulled, it makes the meat go further. Anytime we make pulled pork or pulled chicken, the meat ends up making more servings than if you were to just serve the meat whole.

Because the meat is pulled or shredded, and it is served on a bun or added to other foods, the pulled chicken will go further than if you were to serve it whole.

For this recipe, four chicken breasts are used, about 2 pounds. This recipe feeds our current family of 6 and we usually have some leftovers for one or two lunches.

Why Use a Slow Cooker?

Using a slow cooker to make this recipe gives you the freedom to go about your day without having to really worry about watching over dinner.

This recipe is one in that you put everything in the slow cooker and leave it for 4 to 6 hours before you really have to do anything with it.

And the great thing about this recipe is that when it is ready, you can set the slow cooker to keep warm and eat when you are ready. This is especially handy when you make this recipe for game day or a get-together where everyone is eating at a different time.

During football season, I will make a double batch of this recipe and have it ready for the first game on Sunday and our teens help themselves throughout the day to this Pulled Buffalo Chicken. It will last through to the Sunday night game on the keep-warm setting.

Ingredients to Make This Recipe

Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken works best for this recipe. Chicken breasts or thighs can be used. A combination of breasts and thighs also works well.

Which Hot Sauce to Use?

Frank’s Red Hot Sauce is our go-to for making this recipe. But we have used other brands as well.

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use whatever hot sauce you have on hand and you can make it as hot as you like it.

No Butter

Unlike most Buffalo Chicken recipes, this one does not have butter. Instead, I add cream cheese to get a creamier texture. The cream cheese also cuts some of the heat without compromising the taste.

Spices

There are only four spices in this recipe plus salt and pepper.

Cayenne pepper
Paprika (Smoked Paprika is what I use)
Granulated Garlic
Granulated onion

Ways To Serve Pulled Buffalo Chicken

There are many ways to serve Pulled Buffalo Chicken:

On a bun. This is the kids’ favourite way to eat this chicken. Sometimes they toast the buns, other times they don’t. You can add mustard or more hot sauce to the sandwich. Ranch sauce is also a good choice to top this chicken.
Wraps. Whether you use tortillas or lettuce wraps, this chicken is great on a wrap with your favourite toppings.
Tacos
Nachos
Salad

What To Serve With Pulled Buffalo Chicken

No matter how you serve this chicken, there is a side that goes well with it. Here are just a few ideas:

Raw Vegetables. Carrots and celery are our go-tos.
Coleslaw. This can also be used to top sandwiches or wraps.
Potato Salad
Potato Wedges
Potato Chips

How To Store Leftovers

Any leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. It will keep for up to 3 days.

Leftovers can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Reheat leftovers in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.