Buffalo Chicken Chili
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Chicken Chili
Description
This chili uses boneless skinless chicken and great northern beans as a hearty base. Fire roasted tomatoes add smoky depth and acidity, while chicken broth provides liquid for simmering. Buffalo wing sauce introduces a spicy tang, complemented by onion powder, garlic powder, and salt to season well. Cooking in a slow cooker allows the flavors to develop over time and the chicken to become tender enough for shredding.
The addition of cubed cream cheese near the end of cooking creates a creamy texture and rich mouthfeel, balancing the heat from the buffalo sauce. After shredding and returning the chicken to the pot, the chili thickens slightly as the cream cheese melts in. Optional toppings like blue cheese crumbles enhance the buffalo flavor profile, while celery slices add crunch and counterbalance the spiciness.
This chili works well as a warming main dish, particularly in cooler weather. It maintains a good texture through slow cooking and offers layers of flavor from spicy, creamy, and savory components.
The recipe source cited is from a slow cooker cookbook, emphasizing simplicity with few ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans great northern beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz can) fire roasted tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ - ½ cup buffalo wing sauce start with ¼ cup and add more at end if needed
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- blue cheese optional, crumbles
- celery optional, slices
Instructions
- Combine the chicken, beans, tomatoes with their juice, broth, 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and stir into the slow cooker. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return chicken to the slow cooker.
- When the cream cheese is melted ladle into bowls and serve. Top with blue cheese crumbles, cheddar cheese, or tortilla chips, and serve with celery sticks if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is adapted from The Easy 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cookbook with permission from the author and publisher.
- Adjust buffalo wing sauce amount to control spiciness; start lower and increase if desired.
- Serve with blue cheese, cheddar cheese, or tortilla chips for extra richness and texture.
- Celery sticks provide a fresh, crunchy contrast to the creamy, spicy chili.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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