Slow cooker (or instant pot) buffalo chicken recipe takes two minutes to prep – then we’re turning it into two different meals!
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One that feels both big and small to me is the name. Big because it’s a big deal to change your name after so many years. Big because the project itself (that I’m not actually doing myself) is big. But small because it’s also just the name. And small because I’m SO SO SO excited about my new name and site to spend time worrying about it. It will switch over soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you. I think that my new name reflects my site, my recipes, and my philosophy so much better.
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My plan is a bit different from most meal plans though, because we are taking FULL advantage of the slow cooker by cooking once and eating two totally different meals. This is the whole purpose of my plans: real meals, in less time, with less stress.
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This slow cooker buffalo chicken is a meal I created for the meal plan, so it will give you a little taste of the easy deliciousness coming soon! We make buffalo chicken in the slow cooker or instant pot and then it’s transformed into two easy meals. Ready? Let’s go.
I have a major buffalo sauce obsession, and so I can’t even tell you which meal I like better, they are both SO good! Best of all though, the chicken takes 2 minutes to prep, slow (or pressure!) cooks until it shreds and then it’s ready for sandwiches and sweet potatoes.
PrintThe first meal is buffalo chicken sandwiches: easy, satisfying, crowd-pleasing. Good on its own but great topped with a celery and blue cheese slaw that’s tangy and crunchy. I think you’ll love it!
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Slaw
Description
Buffalo chicken sandwiches with an easy celery and blue cheese slaw – it’s the perfect accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups buffalo chicken meat (recipe above)
- 1 celery heart or bunch
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (about 4 oz.)
- 4 kaiser rolls (or bun of choice!)
- buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Wash and trim celery. Thinly slice, saving the leafy tops.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss dressing with celery and blue cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Layer meat onto buns and drizzle with extra buffalo sauce if desired.
- Serve slaw on the side or right on top!
Next up is something a little different: baked sweet potatoes are topped with buffalo chicken, a blue cheese sour cream and chopped green onions. It’s sweet, spicy, and creamy. Let everyone in the family build their own. Again, you’re going to love it!
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