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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Salad on a white plate topped with avocado, carrots, and blue cheese crumbles

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Salad

This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Salad is the ultimate time-saving recipe that combines spicy, tangy flavors for a delicious weeknight meal that's hearty yet healthy.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Place chicken in a 1-1/2- or 3-quart slow cooker.
  2. Top with wing sauce, butter, and ranch dressing mix.
  3. Cook, covered, on low for 2-1/2 to 3 hours; check to ensure chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
  4. Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
  5. Reserve 1/3 cup of the cooking juices; discard the rest.
  6. Return shredded chicken and reserved juices to the slow cooker to keep warm.
  7. In a serving dish, arrange romaine salad mix.
  8. Top with chicken, julienned carrot, avocado, and blue cheese.
  9. Drizzle generously with blue cheese dressing and serve immediately.