Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps are a delicious and low-carb alternative to traditional buffalo chicken sandwiches or wraps. They are packed with spicy buffalo flavor and served in crisp lettuce cups. Here’s a simple recipe to make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps:
Ingredients:
For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Iceberg lettuce leaves (or any lettuce with large, sturdy leaves)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for drizzling)
- Chopped celery and carrot sticks (optional, for added crunch)
Instructions:
- Place Chicken in Slow Cooker: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the buffalo sauce, chicken broth, unsalted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, dried dill (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until the butter is melted and the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour Sauce Over Chicken: Pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir it into the buffalo sauce mixture. Let it sit for an additional 15-30 minutes on LOW to soak up the flavors.
- Assemble Lettuce Wraps: To serve, take a large lettuce leaf and spoon some of the buffalo chicken filling onto it. Top with chopped celery and carrot sticks for added crunch, if desired.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing over the buffalo chicken, and if you like it extra spicy, add a little more buffalo sauce.
- Serve: Serve your Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps immediately.
These lettuce wraps are perfect for a light and spicy meal. You can also customize them with your favorite toppings, such as diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, or shredded cheese. Enjoy your flavorful and low-carb buffalo chicken wraps!