Can there be such a thing as a perfect homemade Buffalo Chicken Salad? Till I find a better one, this is it for us! To get started all you'll need is some chicken, your favorite Buffalo sauce, and fresh garlic.
Our Buffalo Chicken Salad recipe has it all, taste, texture, color, and did I mention it's healthy, too?
About Buffalo Chicken Salad
I like recipes that you can play with. You know, the kind of recipes where you can add a little bit of this or that to make it all your own.
I'm always looking for new and healthy midweek lunch options. This crockpot buffalo chicken recipe fits the bill. And I include dinner dishes that have great leftover potential.
Recently, our much loved Breville Multi-Function Cooker stopped working. Thankfully, we got an awesome deal on this Multi-Function Cooker and it's been serving us faithfully ever since.
Fresh avocado, tomatoes, corn, and black beans topped with creamy homemade Ranch dressing make the perfect healthy midweek lunch.
You can also use this shredded, low carb Buffalo chicken for a Buddha bowl or as taco filling! The possibilities are endless.
Ingredients You'll need
- Chicken Breast
- Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
- Garlic
- Avocado
- Black Beans
- Sweet Corn
- homemade Ranch Dressing
How To Make this low-carb Chicken Salad
- Combine chicken breast, garlic cloves, and Frank's Hot Buffalo sauce in a slow cooker on high for 3 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and use a fork to shredded the cooked chicken.
- In a large bowl combine avocado, tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Top with shredded chicken. Drizzle with Ranch dressing. Serve and enjoy.
More Simple Ways to Serve This Recipe
Buffet Friendly Party Salad
If you’re looking for a great chicken salad recipe to take to a party, use this recipe (double it or triple it to fit your needs) - then layer it in a serving dish (I love this one!).
Simply spread a layer of cream cheese in the bottom of the dish, and add layers to your heart’s content.
We love refried beans, mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, and even corn! Add an exciting dressing like chipotle ranch to bump the flavor up even more!
Looking for simple serving solutions for a fast family dinner?
Pita
Try adding some buffalo chicken to a wrap or even a pita!
Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches
This recipe also makes an awesome addition to any sandwich for quick and easy lunches.
Grill any dense bread, French Bread is great for this, and add some buffalo chicken, shredded lettuce, even some corn, and a dollop of sour cream.
This awesome sandwich container makes this sandwich a breeze to take with you on the go. Just add some fruit or veggies on the side to round it out and you’ve got a fast, healthy, weekday lunch with hardly any added effort!
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
Wanna get really crazy and turn this into a hearty meal? - Turn it into Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad!
- Simply combine the Buffalo Chicken salad with any cooked pasta of your choice.
- Try any spiral or grooved pasta. That type of pasta holds the sauce (and flavor!) much better. Penne, fuslili, and rotini are favorites in our house!
- Add extra Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo for a bit of an extra kick. And additional ¼ cup is a good start.
The possibilities for this recipe really are endless. I always make a double batch in my house because we go through it SO quickly!
Be sure to stop back and let me know in the comments your favorite way to serve this quick, easy, and healthy recipe!
MORE Tips for making chicken salad
Ranch Dressing. If you are short on time you can replace the homemade Ranch dressing with store-bought Ranch dressing. Ken's Steakhouse Ranch dressing is a gluten-free, store-bought option that works well in a pinch.
Canned Corn. If you're on a low-carb carb diet, omit the canned corn. You'll save approximately 50-60 calories per serving.
STORAGE
- If you don't want to add all of the shredded cooked Buffalo chicken to the salad, store some of it in a glass container with the sauce.
- This will keep the chicken moist and you can use it for chicken tacos or serve with a side of brown or white rice.
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Buffalo Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For The Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken
- 2 pounds Chicken Breast
- ¾ cup Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic
For The Salad Bowl
- 3 Avocado
- 3 medium Tomatoes
- 14 ounces Organic Black Beans
- 14 ounces Organic Corn
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing
- 2 cups fresh lettuce
Instructions
- Add chicken breast, fresh garlic cloves, and Buffalo sauce into your Crockpot and set on high for three hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred the cooked chicken.
- In a large bowl combine avocado, tomatoes, black beans, and corn.
- Make a bed of lettuce add the veggies and top with the shredded Buffalo chicken. Drizzle with Ranch dressing. Serve and enjoy.
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Natalie
Sounds delicious. This will be perfect to pack in my lunchbox. Can't wait to give it a try,
Amber
Delicious way to eat buffalo chicken! Loving the idea of eating this with some pita bread for a great family dinner.