4.9 from 21 votes
Buffalo Chicken Chili
This Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili is the perfect twist on a white chicken chili recipe. It is perfectly spiced, creamy, and has the right amount of tang. This will be your new favorite Buffalo white chicken chili recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 393 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 large Jalapeno * (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (or pepper or colby jack)
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached chicken)
- 1 (11-ounce can) White beans
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- salt (to taste)
Garnish:
- Green Onions, Cheese, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Buffalo Sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add butter and chopped onion. Let it cook for about 7-8 minutes to allow the onion to soften. Add the jalapeno and cook for 3-4 minutes longer.
- Add in garlic and cook for only 1 minute longer. Have the chicken broth ready to add so the garlic doesn't burn. Garlic can become bitter. Add in chicken broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and wing sauce. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add cream cheese. I suggest adding small chunks of cream cheese so it melts easier.If you want a creamier soup, I suggest using an immersion blender. This helps to make it extra creamy. I prefer to do this before adding the beans.
- Add in white beans (make sure to rinse them!) and sharp cheddar cheese. Slice the cheese into chunks to allow for easier melting. Let the cream cheese and cheese melt and become creamy.Add in shredded chicken and heat for several minutes. Add in cilantro right before serving.
- Top with sliced green onions, cheddar cheese, and fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- If you want to use a milder pepper, you can substitute poblano peppers. You can adjust the heat of a jalapeno by removing the seeds and inner membranes and only using the green pepper part.
- You can use your favorite type of cheese. I suggest using medium or sharp cheddar cheese for the flavor. If you want extra spice, I suggest using pepper jack cheese.
- Buffalo Sauce can also be called wing sauce.
- Instead of cream cheese, you can use 1 cup of heavy cream.
Nutrition Information
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
1956mg
(82%)
Potassium
421mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
974IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
315mg
(32%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1956mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 974IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.