Best 5 Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipes
When you want to throw together a delightful and flavorful dish, slow cooker buffalo chicken salad could be the perfect choice. This succulent salad combines juicy buffalo chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, all slow-cooked to perfection. The result is a mouth-watering concoction that can be served as a main course or as a side dish. With a little planning and some simple ingredients, you can easily create this delicious meal in your own kitchen. Read on for a scrumptious recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and have you coming back for more.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
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
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
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
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 CHICKEN SALAD
Delicious, and even better-quick! This buffalo chicken salad is a summer staple at our house. Sometimes we cook the chicken on the grill, then sprinkle the hot sauce over it with the dressing, because you've gotta have that kick! -Cori Cooper, Flagstaff, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. In batches, saute chicken until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes; remove to a bowl. Stir in hot sauce, salt and pepper., On a platter, combine romaine, celery and carrots. Top with chicken. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
An awesome chicken salad without mayo! I serve it in a toasted hoagie roll with melted cheddar or jack cheese.
Provided by Nikki
Categories Salad
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the chicken, ranch dressing, buffalo wing sauce, celery, green onions, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 774.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
LAYERED BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
Layer up this beautiful salad with classic buffalo chicken flavors for your next party! Use our Make-Ahead Shredded Chicken Breast pulled from your freezer. Just thaw six cups of the chicken for this salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl, toss chicken, dressing and hot sauce.
- In 6-quart trifle bowl or glass bowl, layer as follows: Gently transfer chicken mixture to the bowl, being careful to keep sides of bowl clean. Top with sliced celery, then half the blue cheese, focusing efforts around outside of bowl. Top with romaine, then carrots, then remaining blue cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 810 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a milder flavor, use half the amount of cayenne pepper. For a spicier flavor, add more to taste.
- You can use different types of bread for the sandwiches. Try sourdough, wheat, or even Hawaiian rolls.
- If you don't have ranch dressing, you can substitute blue cheese dressing or any other creamy, flavorful dressing.
- You can also use this buffalo chicken salad as a dip for vegetables, crackers, or chips.
- If you want to make this recipe ahead of time, you can store the buffalo chicken salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Buffalo chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're making it for a party, a potluck, or just a quick and easy lunch, this recipe is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to try, give this buffalo chicken salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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