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Buffalo Ranch Chicken (Slow Cooker)

Tender shredded chicken slow-cooked with spicy buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, and creamy flavors for an easy keto-friendly dinner. This low-carb slow cooker Buffalo Ranch Chicken is perfect for meal prep, lettuce wraps, salads, or a quick family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buffalo hot sauce sugar-free
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix keto-friendly
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts or thighs into the slow cooker.
  2. Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
  3. Add buffalo sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, butter, and ranch seasoning.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours until the chicken becomes tender.
  5. Remove chicken and shred using two forks.
  6. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix with the buffalo sauce.
  7. Add softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
  8. Stir until the cheese melts and creates a creamy buffalo ranch sauce.
  9. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
  10. Serve with lettuce wraps, celery sticks, cauliflower rice, or keto-friendly vegetables.

Notes

Use a sugar-free buffalo sauce to keep this recipe keto-friendly. For the creamiest texture, add cream cheese and cheddar near the end of cooking. Chicken thighs provide extra moisture, but chicken breast works well for a leaner version.