Description
Spicy Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining tender, shredded chicken with zesty buffalo sauce and topped with crunchy coleslaw. Nestled in soft buns, this dish is perfect for game days or casual dinners, delivering bold flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a delightful addition to any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups coleslaw mix
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 4 soft sandwich buns
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and add chicken broth. Cook on high for 4 hours or in an Instant Pot on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- After cooking, shred the chicken using two forks in the cooker and stir in buffalo sauce until fully coated. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Toss in coleslaw mix until well combined.
- Toast the buns if desired. Assemble sandwiches by placing shredded buffalo chicken on each bun and topping with coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra heat, add crushed red pepper flakes to the buffalo sauce. - Customize toppings with avocado or blue cheese crumbles for added flavor. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.