★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★
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If you are a lover of Buffalo chicken, these sloppy joe sandwiches are going to be a hit!
All the flavor of your favorite Buffalo wings but in sloppy joe form!
Easy Dinner with a Twist
You get the ease of the classic sloppy joe dish with a new pop of flavor. Made with ground chicken, Buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing all layered into a sesame-seed bun.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joe sandwiches are sure to become a new favorite weeknight meal. So easy and so tasty!
Slow Cooked for Fast Fixin'
These sandwiches come together quickly after slow cooking all day. Seasoned ground chicken is coated in Buffalo sauce and piled high on a soft bun with ranch dressing, of course!
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
Here's a look at what you'll need to pull these sandwiches together:
For the chicken:
- Celery. Fresh and chopped.
- Onion. You can use yellow, white, or red onion.
- Garlic. I like to use garlic paste to save time. You can use fresh garlic, minced garlic, or even garlic powder if that's more convenient.
- Salt and pepper.
- Ground chicken.
For the sauce:
- Tomato sauce. Just basic canned tomato sauce.
- Buffalo wing sauce. Make sure to use wing sauce, not just plain Frank's hot sauce.
- Honey. You can use sugar or brown sugar if you prefer. A small amount of sweetness cuts through and balances the tomatoes.
- Worcestershire sauce. This enhances the flavor of the chicken.
For the sandwiches:
- Green onions. These add a crisp fresh note to the chicken once cooked.
- Hamburger buns. I love bakery-fresh brioche buns with sesame seeds. You can lightly toast the buns if you'd like.
- Ranch dressing. Add as much or as little as you'd like. You can also use blue cheese dressing if you prefer.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
This recipe comes together in just a few steps.
Here's a look at the process:
- Brown chicken.
- Season and add sauces.
- Slow cook chicken in sauce.
- Add green onions.
- Assemble sandwiches on buns.
- Add ranch dressing.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Yes, you can use frozen chicken, just thaw it first. Be sure to cook to a safe temperature of 165˚F.
Feel free to adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to suit your taste preferences. You can start with a smaller amount and add more later if needed.
Store any leftover Buffalo chicken mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave just until warmed through then assemble your sandwich.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked Buffalo chicken mixture for up to 2-3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.
Refreshing sides like broccoli salad, potato salad, or a simple green salad pair nicely with these Buffalo chicken sloppy joe sandwiches. Carrot and celery sticks with ranch dressing also make for a refreshing side.
Yes, you can adapt the recipe for stovetop or oven cooking. Simmer the chicken mixture in a pot on the stove or bake it in the oven until sauce is thick and hot. The longer it simmers, the more flavor will infuse into the chicken.
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Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joe
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper each
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 3 teaspoon garlic paste
Sauce
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 Worcestershire sauce
Sandwiches
- 2 green onions for garnish sliced
- 8 brioche sesame seed hamburger buns
- ½ cup Ranch dressing more or less to taste
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Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add celery, onion, salt, pepper, and ground chicken.Stir and cook until the chicken is browned. Add garlic the last minute of cooking.
- Add ground chicken mixture to your slow cooker. Then add salt, pepper, tomato sauce, Buffalo wing sauce, honey, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Garnish chicken with green onions before serving.
- Spoon onto buns, top with ranch dressing, and serve hot.
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