Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
24 oz

boneless skinless chicken breast

1 unit

celery stalk

0.5 unit

onion

diced

1 clove

garlic

16 oz

fat free low sodium chicken broth

0.5 cup

hot cayenne pepper sauce

6 unit

lettuce leaves

1.5 cup

shredded carrots

2 unit

celery stalks

cut into 2 inch matchsticks

Step 1
~23 min

Combine chicken breast, diced onion, celery stalk, minced garlic, and chicken broth in a crock pot.

Step 2
~23 min

Ensure the chicken is covered with broth; add water if necessary.

Step 3
~23 min

Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours.

Step 4
~23 min

Remove the chicken from the crock pot and reserve 1/2 cup of the broth; discard the remaining broth.

Step 5
~23 min

Shred the chicken using two forks.

Step 6
~23 min

Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

Step 7
~23 min

Add the reserved 1/2 cup broth and hot sauce to the chicken in the slow cooker.

Step 8
~23 min

Set the slow cooker to high for an additional 30 minutes.

Step 9
~23 min

To prepare the lettuce cups, place 1/2 cup of buffalo chicken in each lettuce leaf.

Step 10
~23 min

Top with 1/4 cup shredded carrots and celery matchsticks.

Step 11
~23 min

Add your choice of dressing.

Step 12
~23 min

Wrap and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Add more or less hot sauce to adjust the spiciness.

Use different types of lettuce for variety.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Serve with a side of celery sticks.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Potato Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer and party food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl
Tailgating

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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