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Slow Cooker Hot Chicken

by Sarah Olson on December 9, 2019 | Updated January 1, 2022 11 Comments

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close up of hot chicken thighs in the slow cooker.

We love buffalo wings and buffalo dip but why not make a main course of it! I also have a recipe just like this but made with drumsticks.

Slow Cooker Hot Chicken

Just when your thinking I wouldn’t dare add another buffalo recipe to the site, here I do it today. Yes, but this one is not an appetizer, it’s dinner! Forget about little chicken wings and serve this Slow Cooker Hot Chicken for dinner.

How to make Hot Chicken (Buffalo):

I start by seasoning chicken with ranch flavors. I use spices from my spice cabinet, but you can use a half packet of dry ranch dressing mix instead.

Chicken thighs in slow cooker with buffalo sauce being poured over.

I pour over Frank’s Original Hot Sauce. Most buffalo recipes call for butter to mellow out the spice, that is not needed in this recipe. The chicken thighs will cook down and their juices will mellow out the hot sauce a bit.

chicken thighs with buffalo sauce on top in the slow cooker, uncooked.

Here is the chicken after being cooked for 4 hours on high.

Slow Cooker Hot Chicken done cooking in crockpot

Can I use a different cut of chicken?

Use one of these cuts of chicken instead of thighs if desired:

  • Drumsticks
  • Bone-in chicken breasts
  • Boneless skinless breasts, thighs or tenderloins
  • Even a whole chicken! Cook for 7-8 hours on low.

What do I serve with Hot Chicken?

  • Steamed rice or mashed potatoes
  • Steamed veggies such as zucchini or broccoli
Slow Cooker Hot Chicken plated with zucchini and rice.

More recipes to make with Buffalo sauce:

  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken 15 Bean Soup – spicy but comforting
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Drumsticks – very tender!
  • Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken – a classic
  • Slow Cooker Honey Buffalo Turkey Breast – great on a salad
  • Crockpot Buffalo Meatballs – such an easy appetizer
  • Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta – A complete meal!!

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5 chicken thighs in the slow cooker in buffalo sauce.

Slow Cooker Hot Chicken

5 from 11 votes
With rice and vegetables, this Hot Chicken is the perfect meal for buffalo lovers.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker Size: 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 5 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on (about 2 lbs.)
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce
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Instructions:

  • In a small bowl combine the parsley, onion powder, garlic salt, and pepper. (see notes)
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the mixture.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, once hot, add the oil.
  • Brown the chicken on both sides, you may have to do this in 2 batches if your pan is smaller.
  • Add the chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Pour over the Frank’s Red Hot Sauce trying to cover the chicken entirely.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Degrease the sauce before serving. (see notes)
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Seasonings: If you don’t have the seasonings for this recipe, a half packet of dry ranch mix will do!
To degrease the sauce: I do this by laying paper towels over the grease, then quickly lifting the paper towel. The grease will be on the paper towel, and the sauce still in the slow cooker. You may have to do this a few times with new paper towels.
What do I serve with Hot Chicken?
  • Steamed rice or mashed potatoes
  • Steamed veggies such as zucchini or broccoli
Can I use a different cut of chicken?
  • Drumsticks
  • Bone-in chicken breasts
  • Boneless skinless breasts, thighs or tenderloins
  • Even a whole chicken! Cook for 7-8 hours on low.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1785mg | Potassium: 218mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Joe says

      January 23, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      If I cook it on low how long would you say?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 23, 2022 at 3:46 pm

        7 hours on low.

        Reply
        • Joe says

          January 24, 2022 at 7:48 am

          Thank you

          Love your recipes

    2. Linnie says

      October 12, 2020 at 7:02 am

      Can I us less hot sauce my husband does not like hot food?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 12, 2020 at 10:44 am

        Even a little is super hot. Could try a mild buffalo sauce. I think Sweet Baby Rays makes one.

        Reply
    3. Linda l Angell says

      May 25, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      Can I make with ranch dressing? I don’t have dry

      Reply
    4. Reema says

      May 14, 2020 at 8:09 am

      Can this be shredded and put on sandwiches?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        May 14, 2020 at 10:19 am

        Yes, that will work great.

        Reply
    5. Shelby says

      January 23, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      Can I cook it on low and use frozen chicken thighs?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 23, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        If your slow cooker says it’s safe to cook frozen meat, yes it will work fine.

        Reply
    6. Monica Avalos says

      August 5, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Can’t wait to try this

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