Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes

These slow cooker buffalo chicken sweet potatoes are so simple to make. They’re packed with flavor and the perfect meal for game day or supper on a busy night. My husband and I love adding homemade ranch on top and a little dried parsley!

A couple of years ago my husband and I went to a farm-to-table restaurant that serves chicken-stuffed potatoes. My husband loved them so much that he asked me to make them at home.

I use sweet potatoes instead of russets and cook it all in a slow cooker. I highly recommend using homemade buffalo sauce and ranch dressing. It kicks the flavor up a notch.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Very Little Hands-On Time: It only takes a few minutes of prep work, the slow cooker does the rest.
2. Easy to Make: The steps are so simple and easy.
3. Full of Flavor: The sweet potato goes perfectly with spicy buffalo chicken.

Ingredients

• sweet potatoes: medium-sized work perfect for this recipe
• chicken breast: boneless, skinless works best
• buffalo sauce: any works but homemade is best!
• sea salt: I recommend fine sea salt
• ground black pepper: freshly ground or already ground works
• onion powder: make sure it’s not onion salt
• ranch dressing: any works, homemade is best or sour cream or plain yogurt

Tools You May Need

• slow cooker

How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes

If needed, grease slow cooker by brushing inside with avocado oil or olive oil.

Rinse, scrub dirt off, and dry sweet potatoes. Place them on one side of slow cooker.

Add chicken breast to other side of slow cooker. Pour buffalo sauce over top of chicken, salt, pepper, and onion powder.

Add lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours. Don’t lift lid during cooking process.

When fully cooked, cut sweet potatoes lengthwise, 1/2 of the way through, to make a boat.

Use a fork to fluff the sweet potato insides, add a little butter if desired.

Shred chicken with forks or an electric mixer then divide between sweet potatoes, adding it on top.

Top with a drizzle of ranch dressing (or yogurt or sour cream) and any toppings you desire. Enjoy!

Variations

• Use barbecue sauce for barbecue chicken sweet potatoes.
• If you don’t like spice, leave off the buffalo sauce.
• Add hot honey to the chicken instead of buffalo for a twist.
• Use russet potatoes instead of sweet potatoes.

What to Serve with Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potatoes

• Italian Chopped Salad
• Old Fashioned Cucumber and Onion Salad
• Sourdough Garlic Knots
• Sourdough Texas Toast

Molly’s Tips

1. Read the recipe before getting started so you know what to expect.
2. Wait to make any adjustments until you’ve made it once.
3. Don’t lift the lid while cooking!
4. If you forget to thaw chicken, just use frozen.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Storing Instructions

Store leftovers in an airtight, preferably glass, container. They’ll last up to 2 days in the fridge.

Reheating Instructions

Reheat in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven until warm. This is the best way to keep the flavor and texture.

Recipe FAQs

More Slow Cooker Meals

• Slow Cooker Walking Taco Casserole
• Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
• Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
• Slow Cooker Southern Chuck Roast with Potatoes
• Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup

Did you make this recipe? If so, I’d be so grateful if you left a review below!