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Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dump Dinner - Easy, Cozy, and Crowd-Pleasing

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 to 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (Frank’s-style or your favorite)
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce) or 3 tablespoons homemade ranch mix
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar (optional, to balance heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack (optional, for extra gooeyness)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for serving)
  • Blue cheese crumbles (optional, for topping)
  • Serving ideas: cooked rice, slider buns, tortillas, baked potatoes, or cauliflower rice

Method
 

  1. Prep the slow cooker: Lightly spray the insert with cooking spray or add a liner for easier cleanup.
  2. Add the chicken: Place the chicken breasts (or thighs) in an even layer on the bottom.
  3. Mix the sauce: In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together buffalo sauce, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, honey (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  4. Dump and dot: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Scatter the cream cheese cubes on top. Cover the slow cooker.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cook on Low for 4–5 hours or on High for 2.5–3 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shreds.
  6. Shred the chicken: Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in creaminess: Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. If using cheese, stir it in now until melted.
  8. Adjust to taste: Add more buffalo sauce for heat, a splash of broth to thin, or a pinch of salt if needed. Keep on Warm for 10–15 minutes to meld flavors.
  9. Serve: Spoon over rice or potatoes, stuff into buns or tortillas, and top with green onions and blue cheese if you like.