SLOW-COOKER BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD

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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

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
3 tablespoons butter
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 package (10 ounces) hearts of romaine salad mix
1 cup julienned carrot
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing

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.

Hoda Badry
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight meals. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the buffalo sauce adds a nice kick. I served it on top of a bed of lettuce, with some blue cheese dressing and celery. It was a hit with the whole f


Bina Tajle
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and it's so easy to make. The chicken always turns out perfectly cooked, and the buffalo sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Juliana Al-awar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this salad during the week. It's a quick and easy meal that's always delicious.


Tiisanang Kiti
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the buffalo sauce is the perfect amount of spicy. I love serving it on top of a bed of lettuce, with some blue cheese dressing and celery.


Salamin Ahmed
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it. The chicken always turns out perfectly cooked, and the buffalo sauce is delicious.


Asido Nsikak
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I'm not a huge fan of buffalo sauce, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken is so moist and tender, and the buffalo sauce is just the right amount of spicy. I'll definitely be making this recipe again.


Nance Jensen
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the buffalo chicken salad, and they couldn't stop talking about how tender and flavorful the chicken was. I'll definitely be making this recipe again for my next party


Salami Bolaji
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! I can just throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and dinner is ready when I get home from work. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the buffalo sauce is the perfect amount of sp


Jahed Md
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I was skeptical about making buffalo chicken salad in the slow cooker, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken turned out perfectly cooked, and the buffalo sauce was nice and tangy. I served it on top of a bed of lettuce, and it was the perfect summe


Osmankhan Mim
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This buffalo chicken salad is a game-changer! It's so easy to make in the slow cooker, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the buffalo sauce is the perfect amount of spicy. I love that I can prep