Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
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Reminiscent of the classic Buffalo wings, this chili is super easy and is loaded with delicious flavor!
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Ingredients
- For the Spice Mix:
- 3 tablepoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- For the chli:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large large yellow onion* diced small (about 1 ½ cups)
- 3 medium stalks celery* diced small
- 4 medium cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 6 15.5-ounce cans Great Northern Beans
- 2 14-ounce cans fire-roasted canned tomatoes
- 2 4.5-ounce cans diced green chilies
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat and diced into ½-inch pieces
- 4 ounces neufchatel cheese optional**, diced into 1 inch pieces
- For topping and serving:
- chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- shredded cheddar or Monterrey jack cheese
- tortilla chips
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Instructions
- Combine all spice mix ingredients in a small bowl. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
- Combine olive oil, onion, celery and garlic in a medium large microwave-safe bowl. Stir well to combine, then add the spice mix and stir again.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in microwave. Cook on high power for 2 minutes. Remove from microwave, stir well, then cook another 2 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
- Drain and rinse 2 cans of the beans. Combine beans with chicken broth in a blender container. Blend on high for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Add to the onion mixture in the slow cooker.
- Drain and rinse remaining 4 cans of beans, Add beans, tomatoes, green chilis and chicken to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- If using Neufchâtel cheese, stir in during the last 30 minutes of the cooking time, stirring occasionally.
- Serve top with cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro and tortilla chips, if desired.
Notes
- Neufchâtel
- * I use my Vidalia Chopper to make quick work of chopping these veggies.
- ** Neufchâtel is a lower-fat cream cheese. It has the same flavor and consistency with less fat and calories. You could also use regular cream cheese. I say that it's optional but I highly recommend it as it gives the chili a wonderful creamy consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
295IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 295IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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