Shredded Buffalo Chicken – WLS Recipe

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

June 29, 2013

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Shredded Buffalo Chicken – WLS Recipe

 

Who doesn’t need another easy chicken slow-cooker meal!?

If you like a little bit of heat, this is a great recipe to have in your arsenal. If you like a lot a bit of heat, add more hot sauce!

We melted a bit of reduced fat swiss chess on top and proceeded to pat ourselves on the back for a really great idea.

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Shredded Buffalo Chicken - WLS Recipe

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Slow Cooker
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut in strips
  • 1 cup hot pepper sauce
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 3 slices low-fat swiss cheese, cut in half

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
  • Stir around to coat well with hot sauce and ranch seasoning.
  • Cook on low 6-8 hours. When finished, remove chicken to a large cutting board and use two forks to shred the chicken.
  • Remove chicken from slow-cooker onto serving plates. Top with half a slice of reduced-fat swiss cheese and microwave 30 seconds to melt.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1556mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Shredded Buffalo Chicken - WLS Recipe
Amount Per Serving (3 oz)
Calories 157 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 1556mg68%
Potassium 545mg16%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 243IU5%
Vitamin C 49mg59%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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