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5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken and Quinoa

Jan 20, 2022 · 16 Comments

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This 5 ingredient slow cooker buffalo chicken and quinoa is perfect for a protein-filled lunch or dinner recipe that is comforting, delicious and healthy all at the same time. It’s great for meal prepping and is an easy slow cooker recipe!

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When it gets chilly outside, all I want to do is make all of the slow cooker meals.  Starting in the fall and straight through winter, you can almost always find my slow cooker on my counter.

Chicken recipe in slow cooker

What ingredients do I need to make this slow cooker chicken dish?

  1. Chicken
  2. Hot sauce
  3. Quinoa
  4. Greek yogurt
  5. Cheese

That’s right, only 5 ingredients, making it perfect for a Five Ingredient Fridays recipe!

Buffalo chicken and quinoa in slow cooker

I’ve shared plenty of slow cooker recipes on the blog before, but this one is quickly finding its way to the top of my favorites list because of the subtle kick of heat.  I love dishes that are slightly spicy but still mellow enough to feed the whole family (not everyone loves the spice!).  The combination of hot sauce and Greek yogurt create the perfect balance.

The best meal prep buffalo chicken and quinoa

Chicken and quinoa are a favorite combo of mine because I can get two servings of protein in one delicious meal; quinoa and chicken. And there’s Greek yogurt in this recipe so more protein!  I have another slow cooker recipe for salsa chicken and quinoa that’s another favorite healthy slow cooker option for busy fall nights.

The most amazing slow cooker buffalo chicken and quinoa

How do I make slow cooker buffalo chicken and quinoa?

  1. In a slow cooker, add quinoa, water and chicken (in that order).  Sprinkle with salt and cover with hot sauce.
  2. Cook on high for 1.5 hours.  (You will know it is done when chicken is cooked through – internal temperature of 165).
  3. Turn off slow cooker and remove lid.
  4. After 15 minutes, stir in Greek yogurt and shred chicken with forks.  Top with cheese.

Meal prep containers

When I’m cooking in my slow cooker, we always have tons of leftovers.  I love when this happens because that means that I can turn this tasty dinner into a lunch for later in the week!  Win-win.  I throw it into my favorite meal prep containers with a side of spinach or green beans and grapes or berries and I’m good to go!

Forkful of buffalo chicken and quinoa

If you’re brand new to the blog, I love sharing Five Ingredient Recipes with you all to help make mealtime easier for everyone! Next time you’re in need of a healthy family slow cooker meal with 5 ingredients, look no further than this 5 ingredient slow cooker buffalo chicken and quinoa recipe!

Meal prep container

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • 5 ingredient Chicken Gnocchi with Alfredo Pesto
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5 Ingredient Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken and Quinoa

This 5 ingredient healthy slow cooker buffalo chicken and quinoa is perfect for a protein filled lunch or dinner recipe that is comforting, delicious and healthy all at the same time. It’s great for meal prepping and is an easy crock pot recipe!
3.40 from 5 votes
Print Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce Cholula or Franks
  • 2 large chicken breasts 1.25 pounds
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt whole milk plain
  • 1/2 - 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker add quinoa, water and chicken (in that order). Sprinkle with salt. Cover with hot sauce.
    Chicken and quinoa in slow cooker
  • Cook on high for 1.5 hours. You know it is done when chicken is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 165. Remove from heat/turn slow cooker off and remove lid.
    buffalo chicken and quinoa in slow cooke
  • After 15 minutes, stir in Greek yogurt and shred chicken/break up into chunks and top with cheese.
    Cheese on top of dish in slow cooker

Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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  1. ashok says

    November 6, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    5 stars
    Guys, Thanks For sharing this Great Recipe. My Family Loved it. I am definitely sharing this recipe and this website with my friend. Hope they also love it. Thank you again for sharing such a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      November 9, 2020 at 9:22 am

      So glad you loved this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    February 23, 2020 at 1:03 am

    Protein is my go-to thing these days since the time I have started gymming. I am always searching for protein-rich dishes and in this one, the macros look really good. Plus it looks yummy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      You’re so welcome, hope you enjoy this (it’s so good!!)

      Reply

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