Buffalo Chicken Sliders Freezer Meal Recipe

I LOVE anything buffalo, and if you’re anything like me then you are going to fall in love with this buffalo chicken sliders recipe. A great option for game day or an easy weeknight meal. Its full of flavor and gives you a kick in the best way. My favorite part? You can make this recipe ahead of time, freeze it, then just dump and go when you need dinner to cook itself.

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Buffalo Chicken Sliders Freezer Meal Recipe

These Buffalo Chicken Sliders are spicy, cheesy, and perfectly saucy on soft, buttery rolls. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing favorite for busy weeknights, game day, or anytime you need a quick, flavor-packed meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 224 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2.5 lbs Chicken thighs boneless/skinless

Buffalo Sauce (Blend Together)

• 1 cup Frank's Hot Sauce
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce*
• 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• 4 tsp Garlic powder
• 4 tbsp Olive oil
• 1.5 tsp Dried dill
• 2 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Salt

For Serving:

• Sweet Hawaiian Rolls
• Blue Cheese (provolone)
• Ranch dressing

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Instructions

 

Make it Fresh – Slow Cooker Directions

• Add sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrape sides once or twice).
• Add ½ cup Buffalo Sauce and chicken thighs to the slow cooker. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Stir in reserved sauce, then serve on Hawaiian rolls with ranch and blue cheese (or provolone).
• Optional: Mix the reserved Buffalo Sauce in with the shredded chicken before serving, or serve as extra sauce on the side.

Freezer Meal Prep Directions

• Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.**
• Add sauce ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. (You may have to scrape sides once or twice).
• Add ½ cup Buffalo Sauce and chicken thighs to a freezer bag. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving. (Store reserved sauce in an airtight container in fridge or freezer.)
• Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Slow Cooker | Cooking Directions

• Thaw freezer meal in the fridge for 12-24 hours before cooking.
• Dump the contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker.
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
• Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Stir in reserved sauce, then serve on Hawaiian rolls with ranch and blue cheese (or provolone).
• Optional: Mix the reserved Buffalo Sauce in with the shredded chicken before serving, or serve as extra sauce on the side.

Instant Pot | Cooking Directions

• Thaw in the fridge for 12-24 hours before cooking. (Meals can be cooked from frozen, but some Instant Pots may trigger a burn notice due to slow steam generation.)
• Dump the contents of the freezer bag, plus 1 cup water, into the Instant Pot.
• Set to high pressure for 15 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
• Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Stir in reserved sauce, then serve on Hawaiian rolls with ranch and blue cheese (or provolone).
• Optional: Mix the reserved Buffalo Sauce in with the shredded chicken before serving, or serve as extra sauce on the side.

Dietary Adjustments

 

 

Notes

*For gluten-free, sub soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos at a 1:1 ratio.

**Labeling Methods:

1. Handwrite recipe name and cooking directions on freezer bag with permanent marker.
2. Print off a blank freezer label, write in recipe name and cooking directions, and tape onto freezer bag.
3. Use a pre-filled sticker label, just peel and stick to your freezer bag. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 1.8gProtein: 18.8gFat: 15.3g

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Why You’ll Love Easy Buffalo Chicken Sliders Recipe for Busy Weeknights

• Quick and Easy: Can’t cook from scratch? No problem, this recipe is easy and prepared ahead of time. 
• Minimal Prep: Just heat and serve—no need to chop, mix, or measure ingredients.
• Kid-Friendly: The spiciness of this recipe can be easily adjusted to allow the younger eaters to enjoy. 
• Portion Control: Sliders are small and easy to portion, so you can make just what you need.
• Freezer-Friendly: Prep a big batch, freeze it, and have dinner ready with little effort on those busy nights.
• Crowd-Pleaser: Having guests over is a stress-free thing to do when you have this prepped and ready to go.

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