• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Jillian's Healthful Eats
  • Home
  • Meet Jillian
  • Recipes
  • Meal Plans
  • Contact Me
  • Work with Me
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • Meet Jillian
  • Subscribe
  • Contact
  • Work with Me
  • ×

    Home / Dinners / Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders

    Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders

    Published: Nov 19, 2021 Modified: Mar 23, 2022 by Jillian This post may contain affiliate link. This blog generates income via ads

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    The creamiest, easiest, quickest crockpot shredded buffalo chicken sliders! Packed full of flavor with a crunchy, juicy, texture that will have your mouth watering from the very first bite!

    crockpot buffalo chicken sliders on whole wheat buns on a white plate with a side of celery

    First of all, when you have a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and a 15 month old cooking dinner is a time constraint.  I do love experimenting with recipes, but when I find a good and easy crockpot meal I stick with it at least once a month. 

    These tasty pulled buffalo chicken sliders are one of those recipes.  You throw the ingredients into the slow cooker, set it and forget it!  A few hours later you've got yourself a divine meal!  This would also make a great appetizer for a holiday party or any get together you have coming up.

    I am also slightly obsessed with buffalo anything.  I made this recipe using chicken breasts, but you can also ground turkey or ground chicken and cook the recipe the same exact way. I've recently in the past year become obsessed with this Tessemae's Natural Mild Buffalo Sauce.  This sauce is whole 30 certified, soy-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan. A definite winner in my eyes!

    If you're also a fan of buffalo sauce recipes, then you need to try my Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes or these Super Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are to die for!

    Ingredients to make this easy dish

    Below is a picture of the ingredients you will need for this meal!

    ingredients for crockpot buffalo chicken sliders
    • chicken breasts - boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • celery salt - this tastes a lot like regular salt at first, but a slight hint of celery becomes more present at the finish. There is crushed celery that is mixed right in that gives it the celery taste.
    • minced garlic - either mince the garlic yourself or buy it already minced. Sometimes I like to cut corners when cooking and Spice World Organic Minced Garlic does it for me.
    • chili powder - this spice is great for anything buffalo flavored because it has a Tex-Mex type of flavor to it that really enhances the spice of the buffalo without over doing it.
    • kosher salt and ground black pepper
    • buffalo sauce - the possibilities of what brand to use for the sauce are endless. I am a big fan of Primal Kitchen Buffalo Sauce or Tessemae's Buffalo Sauce, but any brand you decide to use is totally fine.
    • worcestershire sauce - if you've never used this sauce before then you need to start. It has a tangy, savory, sweet, and salty taste all mixed into one.
    • ghee - clarified butter
    • crumbled blue cheese - optional topping

    How to make shredded crockpot buffalo chicken

    One of the quickest, easiest meals you can make.  I start by setting the crockpot to high.  That way it cooks in about 4 hours.  If you want it to cook slower than that set it on low, then it will be about 8 hours.  I throw in 4 turkey breasts.  You are going to want to trim the fat because if that cooks into your meal a lucky winner will get a nice piece of fat in their mouth.  Yuck! 

    Next, I finely peel and chop 2 large carrot sticks and 2 large celery sticks and toss them in with the chicken.  Pour about 2 cups of the buffalo sauce on top and then I season everything with garlic powder, salt, pepper, chili powder, and celery salt. Next, I add the Worcestershire sauce and ghee.  Then, I stir it up, set it, and forget it.

    ingredients for crockpot buffalo chicken thrown in the crockpot
    Step 1
    all of the ingredients mixed together in the crockpot cooking away
    Step 2

    Once your chicken has fully cooked you shred it using 2 forks.  Pull apart the forks away from each other and the chicken will fall apart.  I then served mine in whole wheat rolls, but you can also use whole wheat tortillas, corn tortillas, or even straight out of a bowl.  I just throw the tortilla in the microwave for 30 seconds to warm it up. 

    Using tongs I pick up the chicken out of the crockpot and place it on the wrap or bun.  Then sprinkle some crumbled blue cheese on top or you can use my homemade blue cheese recipe I am obsessed with.

    How can the kids help

    I absolutely love having my kids in the kitchen with me when I'm making any meals.  Luke has just started to enjoy helping, but Taylor really loves helping me out.  She just turned 4 in April and has been cooking a little bit here and there since she was around 1 years old.  The easiest thing to have a small child help you do is throw in those seasonings. My youngest daughter, Cameran, has even begun getting in on the action 😉

    close up of crockpot buffalo chicken on a whole wheat bun with a knife going through it

    My children's favorite thing to do is throw in the seasonings.  Sometimes they put too much in and if it's pertinent that it has to be a certain amount I will put that amount onto a spoon or a small container and then have them throw that in. 

    You can also have your child sprinkle the cheese on at the end.  That's Taylor's other favorite thing to do because she LOVES cheese, just like her Mama 🙂 You can also eat the slider with no cheese; if you prefer.

    Quickest way to chop veggies

    So, I am one that is always trying to cut corners when it comes to cooking. I have 3 little kids under 5 so my spare time is very short when I do get any! I have a mini hand chopper that I love. My kids actually enjoy using it to help me chop up my veggies.

    This device is perfect for mincing anything. Especially this recipe because you don't want big chunks of the celery and carrots mixed into your sandwich. This is the one I own and I highly recommend purchasing it if you don't already own one for yourself. Best investment ever! Click link below and check it out for yourself!

    Cuisinart Smart Stick Hand Blender and Chopper Attachment

    Tips and FAQ's

    What does buffalo sauce taste like?


    Buffalo sauce is a sauce that has a cayenne pepper-based taste. It's usually made with a vinegar base, butter, and other seasonings.

    Can you use tenderloins instead of chicken breast?


    Of course! Any kind of boneless, skinless chicken will work for this dish.

    What is the best way to shred chicken?


    I like the old-school way of using 2 forks. I have found it to be the easiest way to shred chicken. You stick them into the meat and pull them apart. You can also use a kitchen stand mixer if you happen to own one.

    How to store these sliders?


    You want to store your chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You don't want to store the chicken on the buns because they will get soggy.

    Other Buffalo recipes to try

    • the ultimate buffalo chicken sloppy joes
      The Ultimate Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
    • crispy buffalo wings and ranch cauliflower bites on a white plate on a wooden cutting board
      Crispy Buffalo Wings with Ranch Cauliflower Bites
    • birds-eye view of buffalo cauliflower bites on a white plate with blue cheese and celery stalks
      Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (with homemade blue cheese dressing)
    • birds eye view of homemade buffalo cauliflower gnocchi with homemade blue cheese in a cream colored bowl
      Buffalo Cauliflower Gnocchi with Homemade Blue Cheese

    If you give this recipe a try don't forget to rate the recipe below! Always love hearing what you all think. You can also Stay in touch with me through social media on @Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my healthy recipes!

    crockpot buffalo chicken sliders on a plate with celery sticks and a knife through the top of the slider

    Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders

    The creamiest, easiest, quickest shredded buffalo chicken sliders made in the crock pot! Packed full of flavor with a crunchy, juicy, texture that will have your mouth watering from the very first bite!
    No ratings yet
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Low Fat
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Jillian Schneider

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast fat trimmed
    • 2 cups buffalo sauce
    • 1 tbsp ghee or unsalted butter
    • 3 large carrot sticks peeled and diced
    • 3 large celery sticks peeled and diced
    • 1 tsp celery salt
    • 2 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp minced garlic
    • 1 tbsp chili powder
    • kosher salt to taste
    • ground black pepper to taste
    • 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
    • crumbled blue cheese for topping, optional
    • 1 container plain greek yogurt for topping, optional
    • whole wheat buns for the sliders

    Instructions

    • Set crockpot on high if you want to cook in 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Place chicken on bottom of crockpot.
    • Toss in the prepared carrots and celery.
    • Top with buffalo sauce and all the seasonings which include celery salt, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper, and chili powder. Stir to combine. Next, add the worcestershire sauce and the ghee and stir to combine.
    • Set it and forget it! High for 4 hours. Low for 8.
    • Once chicken has fully cooked through you 2 forks and shred the chicken. Shred by fulling apart the chicken into shredded strips. To serve; using tongs pull out buffalo chicken and place inside the buns. Top with cheese and Enjoy!

    Notes

    How can my kids help?  Have them toss in those seasonings!
    You want to store your chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You don't want to store the chicken on the buns because they will get soggy.
    To shred your chicken, I like the old-school way of using 2 forks. I have found it to be the easiest way to shred chicken. You stick them into the meat and pull them apart. You can also use a kitchen stand mixer if you happen to own one.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slider | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 7.9mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 4.8g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 10mg
    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @JilliansHealthfulEats or tag #jillianshealthfuleats!
    « Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Brownies
    One Pot Cauliflower Mac and Cheese »

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Jillian’s Healthful Eats is full of recipes that are dedicated to making your favorite meals in a healthier way! From breakfasts to lunches to dinners you'll find wholesome, clean, dishes the whole family will love :)

    More about me >

    Stay Connected with Me

    Spring Favorites

    • birds eye view of Easter blondies on a white plate on a white wooden board topped with mutli-colored m&ms
      Healthy Easter Blondies
    • Gluten-Free Fruit Crisp (made with frozen fruit)
    • A birds-eye view of avocado fries in a bowl with parchment paper and a dipping sauce.
      Air Fryer Avocado Fries
    • Air fryer shrimp on a white plate on top of a white wooden board with slices of lemon on the side.
      Easy Air Fryer Shrimp
    • Blueberry donuts on a cream colored plate with a cooling rack in the top right corner and a blue and white checkered napkin laid on the bottom.
      Healthy Blueberry Donuts w/ Homemade Vanilla Glaze
    • flourless banana muffins made with chickpeas
      Flourless Banana Muffins (made with chickpeas)

    Popular Posts

    • birds eye view of zucchini roll ups in a glass dish with a wooden slotted spoon stuck in the side of the meal
      Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups (without ricotta)
    • birds-eye view of ground turkey mac and cheese in a Lodge cast-iron skillet on a white wooden table
      Super Creamy Mac and Cheese with Ground Turkey
    • cauliflower egg wraps on a white plate on a wooden board with cilantro leaves and a white napkin
      Cauliflower Egg Wraps
    • A fork cutting into an avocado omelette that's sitting on a gray plate.
      Spinach and Avocado Omelette
    • garlic lemon salmon in a greek yogurt cream sauce
      Lemon Garlic Salmon in a Creamy Greek Yogurt Sauce
    • bbq chicken flatbread on a wooden plate with red onion and cilantro sprinkled on top
      BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Panera Copycat)

    Subscribe Here!

    (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [], forms: { on: function(evt, cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt, callback: cb } ); } } } })();


    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work with me

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2023 Jillian's Healthful Eats