Buffalo chicken.
I just can’t get enough.
And every time I post about buffalo chicken, I talk about just that. So let’s not go there today. Just know that we are a buffalo chicken loving family up in hurrr.
Know what else I can’t get enough of?
My crock pot!
I know, it’s like a bazillion degrees outside and I’m talking about the appliance that typically delivers your favorite comfort foods on chilly winter nights. But hear me out!
When it’s 99 degrees outside and about the same inside (…because your electrician husband still hasn’t installed central air…) the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven!
And sometimes grilling gets old.
Or really, sometimes your husband just doesn’t want you near the grill because he’s afraid of what might happen.
“Liz is totally accident-proof.” Said no one ever.
Given all of the above circumstances, I’ve really bonded with my crock pot lately. And we’ve made some delicious meals together, like these crock pot buffalo chicken wraps.
OH YEA!
What I particularly love about these wraps is that they don’t taste overwhelming like buffalo chicken. Does that even make sense? Probably not. Because the chicken is slow cooked in broth with a bunch of other great seasonings, there are a lot of flavors mingling, so it’s not just the buffalo sauce you taste.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Wraps
Inspired by Gina’s Skinny Taste
Ranch Seasoning from What’s Gaby Cooking
Yields about 4 servings for wraps
Ingredients
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1 tbsp dried parsley
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1 tsp dried dill weed
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1 1/2 tsp onion powder
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2 tsp dried onion flakes
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp ground pepper
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1.25 lb chicken
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 onion, diced
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1 rib celery
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2 C chicken broth
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1 C buffalo sauce, plus more for serving
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tortillas, wraps, etc.
Optional Ingredients
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cheddar cheese, sliced
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crumbled bleu cheese
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celery
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carrots
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ranch dressing
Directions
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Combine first seven ingredients in a bowl. Stir to mix.
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To the crock pot, add chicken, garlic, onions, broth, and celery stalk. Add broth, making sure the chicken is entirely covered. If not, add more.
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Cover and cook on high 4 hours, or low for 8 hours.
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Remove the chicken from pot, reserving 1/2 C broth and discarding the rest. Shred the chicken and return to the crock pot with reserved broth.
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Add the buffalo sauce and set to on high for an additional 30 minutes.
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To prepare the wraps, top each tortilla with a slice or two of cheddar cheese, if using. Top each wrap with buffalo chicken. Sprinkle with blue cheese, if using. Drizzle with additional buffalo sauce, if desired.
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Wrap, slice, and enjoy. Serve with celery and carrot sticks, and ranch dressing, if using.
We are a buffalo chicken loving family, too. But for some reason, I don’t own a crockpot. Need to change that ASAP. These look fabulous!
Delish! Great idea to beat the heat!
Crockpots seem not right for the summer, but I realized it’s perfect – you just throw stuff in and not have to sit over a stove!
Crockpots aren’t just for the cold months! Big buffalo chicken fan here… LOVE IT!
What a delicious meal!
trying to figure out what the “brother” is in #2 of the directions…help? lol
We love buffalo chicken here! Love the fact that you make it in the crock pot and don’t have to turn on the oven!
There is nothing wrong with using crockpots in the summer
The grill is not my domain, lol
Yum! Would love to come home after work to this chicken in the crockpot and throw these together. I go through phases with my crockpot and I haven’t used it at all this Summer. I think I need to change that.
i definitely use my crockpot year round!!
I’m fairly certain that I could eat buffalo chicken every single day. Can’t wait for Fall and crockpot season!
Love this idea – they look amazing! I am all about the crock pot any time of year, but don’t use it nearly enough!
Anytime I see Buffalo and chicken in the same title… I’m there! This seems like a great alternative to eating chicken wings all of the time. I can see plenty of uses for this crockpot dish in the near future – great recipe!
@victoria, HA! BROTH. THanks for noticing. It’s fixed!
Great idea! I love the crock pot for nearly everything, and this recipe looks like a wonderful use! Love how you turned buffalo chicken into wraps!
Looks wonderful. Need to find the crock pot and try this one. Just love baffalo chicken.Bet it would be great for entertaining a group.
Buffalo chicken for the win! I would totally never think about making this at home but now I want to!!
Oh these look great. I feel like you can never go wrong with one of Gina’s recipes!
Mm, LOVE buffalo chicken AND my crock-pot. What a perfect meal for me!
These look amazing, and they’re totally going on my menu for football season. My hubby is gonna go bonkers for these.