Name: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 7 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 18, 2026

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes combine two cookout favorites into one delicious meal. These easy sandwiches are packed with ground chicken, onion, minced garlic, and celery for a burst of unforgettable flavor. While sloppy joes are often made with ground beef, these sloppy joes are made with ground chicken. It’s the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love, and it’s super easy to make!

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add your celery, onion and ground chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through.

Add the ground chicken mixture to your slow cooker, along with salt, pepper, tomato sauce, buffalo wing sauce, honey and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours and garnish with scallions if desired. Serve on brioche buns with ranch dressing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Buffalo Sauce Balancing 🌶️
Mix your buffalo sauce gradually and taste as you go, allowing you to control the heat level and prevent overwhelming spiciness for different family members.
Slow Cooker Moisture Magic 💧
Add a splash of chicken broth to prevent the ground chicken from drying out during slow cooking, ensuring a consistently moist and flavorful result.
Vegetable Prep Pro Tip 🔪
Finely dice celery and onions to the same small size to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the sloppy joe mixture.
Bun Toasting Technique 🍞
Briefly toast the hamburger buns and brush with a light garlic butter to add extra flavor and prevent sogginess when serving the sloppy joes.
Ranch Drizzle Trick 🥣
For a restaurant-quality finish, drizzle ranch dressing in a zigzag pattern over the sloppy joes just before serving to enhance visual appeal and flavor.

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