Buffalo Chicken Sandwich With Slow Cooker Twist

Before diving into the culinary adventure, let’s assemble the necessary ingredients:

• 1 pound Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts: These will be the base of our flavourful chicken filling. Skinless and boneless breasts ensure a leaner and more manageable protein component.
• 1 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce: This is the heart and soul of the recipe, imparting the signature buffalo heat and tang. You can adjust the quantity based on your desired spice level.
• 1/2 cup Ranch Salad Dressing Mix: The creamy ranch dressing mix adds a delightful counterpoint to the spicy buffalo sauce, creating a well-balanced flavour profile.
• 2 tablespoons Butter: Butter adds a touch of richness and helps to create a smooth and glossy texture for the shredded chicken.
• Hoagie Rolls: These soft and pillowy rolls will serve as the perfect vessel for our saucy and tender chicken filling. Choose your favourite variety, from classic hoagie rolls to Kaiser rolls or potato rolls.

Directions to make Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

• Setting the Stage: With all the ingredients prepped and ready, it’s time to enlist the help of your trusty slow cooker. Start by placing the chicken breasts in the slow cooker’s inner pot.
• The Flavour Bath: In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup of the buffalo wing sauce and the ranch salad dressing mix. This will create a flavourful sauce that will envelop the chicken during the slow cooking process. Pour this mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly coated.
• Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Cover the slow cooker securely with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours. The low heat setting allows the chicken to cook gently and evenly, resulting in a beautifully tender and juicy texture.

• Chicken Nirvana: Once the slow cooking time has elapsed, you’re in for a treat! The aroma wafting from the slow cooker will be enough to whet your appetite. Carefully remove the lid and take a look at the transformed chicken. It should be cooked through and practically falling apart.
• Shredding Simplicity: Using two forks, shred the chicken directly inside the slow cooker. The forks will easily glide through the tender meat, creating a perfect shredded chicken filling for your buffalo chicken sandwich.

• The Buttery Touch: To add a touch of richness and enhance the overall flavour profile, incorporate the 2 tablespoons of butter into the shredded chicken. Use a spoon or spatula to gently fold in the butter until it’s evenly distributed throughout the shredded chicken mixture.
• Building the Perfect Bite: Now comes the fun part – assembling your tasty buffalo sandwich! Take your hoagie rolls of choice and pile a generous amount of the shredded buffalo chicken mixture onto each roll. Don’t be shy – the more filling, the merrier!

• The Saucy Finale: For an extra kick of flavour and that quintessential buffalo experience, drizzle some of the remaining buffalo wing sauce over the top of the shredded chicken on each buffalo chicken sandwich. You can adjust the amount of sauce according to your preference, from a subtle drizzle to a full-on drench.
• A Feast for the Senses: With all the elements perfectly combined, your Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are ready to be devoured! Dive into these flavourful creations and savour the tender, juicy chicken infused with the tangy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing. Each bite is an explosion of taste and texture, making this recipe a true crowd-pleaser.

Tips and Tricks To Make Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches More Tastier

• Spice it Up or Tone it Down: The beauty of this recipe lies in its customisations you can do with buffalo chicken sandwich. If you crave an extra dose of heat, feel free to use the entire cup of buffalo wing sauce or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce mixture. Conversely, if you prefer a milder flavour, use less buffalo sauce or opt for a mild buffalo wing sauce variety.
• Ditch the Dairy: For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the ranch dressing mix with your favourite vegan ranch dressing or a combination of spices like dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.