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Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders: Best Party Recipe

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These Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the ultimate party food, featuring tender, shredded chicken in a tangy Buffalo sauce served on toasted slider buns. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any casual gathering, this recipe requires minimal prep and delivers maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4 medium)
  • 1 cup Frank’s RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 packet (about 1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 12–16 slider buns (preferably Martin’s potato rolls)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened (for toasting buns)
  • Blue cheese or ranch dressing for serving
  • Optional toppings: thinly sliced celery, shredded lettuce, pickled red onions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Frank’s RedHot, melted butter, ranch seasoning, and honey until smooth.
  2. Add chicken to slow cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each breast is coated.
  3. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and shreds easily.
  4. Shred the chicken: Remove the cooked chicken to a cutting board or large bowl, leaving the sauce in the slow cooker. Shred the chicken using two forks or a hand mixer on low speed.
  5. Mix and keep warm: Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir into the sauce. Let it sit on warm for 10-15 minutes to absorb more flavor.
  6. Toast the buns: Preheat oven to 350°F. Split slider buns in half and arrange cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of softened butter on each cut side. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden and lightly crisp.
  7. Assemble the sliders: Place a generous scoop of Buffalo chicken on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add desired toppings and a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, cook on low for tender chicken. Toasting the buns is essential to prevent sogginess. Let the shredded chicken rest in the sauce for 10-15 minutes before serving. Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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