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CrockPot Buffalo Chicken is a delicious combination of your favorite hot sauce, a creamy base, and chicken that is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, and top salad greens. This healthier version gives you a great flavor without the guilt of a high-fat meal.
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Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken (healthy version)

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken is the perfect easy weeknight meal, appetizer, or meal prep recipe that is versatile, full of flavor, and healthier! Yum!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 211kcal
Author Erin Henry

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 2  pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4  ounces reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2  cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2  cup Frank’s redhot sauce
  • 1  clove  garlic  minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2  cup blue cheese crumbles
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the chicken to your crockpot. Add softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, garlic, and onion powder. Then, stir to mix and chicken is completely coated.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, until cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken breasts, shred with two forks and return the shredded chicken to the crock pot. Stir into the sauce until well mixed.
  • Add in the blue cheese (if using) and allow the mixture to sit for about 15 minutes to let the chicken absorb all the juices and flavors. You can either turn off the crock pot or use the warm setting. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The cheese will appear to separate as it cooks, but don't worry it will be the right consistency after the chicken is shredded and then the mixtures cools.
  • Adding the blue cheese is optional. If you're not a fan, you can leave it out.
  • This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken is wonderful leftover the next day. Just reheat and eat!
Slow cooker variations: The exact heat and speed of cooking can vary between different crockpots. Some crockpots, especially newer models, may cook hotter and faster than others so modify the recipe accordingly.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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Nutrition

Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 1mg