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Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

This luxuriously creamy, spicy Buffalo Chicken Chili is cozy and perfect for game day, chilly evenings, or when you need a comforting bowl of deliciousness!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 489 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Aromatics
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 large jalapeño diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
Main Chili Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 28 ounces can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 15 ounces can White beans
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • Diced green onions or celery cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, buffalo sauce

Instructions

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  1. Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and jalapeño, sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  2. Add the Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes, stir.
  3. Season the Chili: Add chili powder, parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Cream Cheese and Buffalo Sauce: Stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by buffalo sauce.
  5. Add Chicken, Beans, and Cheddar: Mix in chicken, beans, and cheese. Cook until cheese melts, 5-7 minutes.
  6. Finish with Cilantro: Add cilantro and adjust seasoning.
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, crumbled blue cheese, or a drizzle of hot sauce.

Notes

  • Refrigerate: Keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Freeze: Store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Refrigerate: Keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Refrigerate: Keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

  • Freeze: Store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

    Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed.

  • Freeze: Store for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth if needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 489kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 2043mg (85%) Potassium 641mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2056IU (41%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 429mg (43%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 489

% Daily Value*

Calories 489kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 2043mg 85%
Potassium 641mg 14%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2056IU 41%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 429mg 43%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.