Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe
This Buffalo Chicken Chili is a spicy and creamy twist on traditional chili, combining ground chicken, fiery hot sauce, cream cheese, and cannellini beans. Perfect for a comforting meal with a kick, it’s slow-cooked to blend flavors beautifully and topped with cheddar cheese, green onions, and crispy saltine crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Chili
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Dairy
- 1 lb. ground chicken (or turkey)
- 7.5 oz. chive and onion cream cheese (Philadelphia brand)
- shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Vegetables
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 15 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- sliced green onions (for topping)
Liquids & Sauces
- 1 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce (original, not wing sauce)
- 1 cup chicken broth
Beans & Canned Goods
- 30 oz. cannellini beans (two 15-oz cans)
Seasonings & Spices
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
Accompaniments
- saltine crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the ground chicken until fully browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. This step ensures the meat is properly cooked before slow cooking.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked ground chicken to a slow cooker. Add the diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, Frank’s RedHot sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cannellini beans, and cream cheese. Stir everything together, noting that the cream cheese may not fully incorporate at this stage.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chili to thicken. The slow cooker will soften the vegetables and blend the spicy, creamy ingredients perfectly.
- Finish and Serve: After 5 hours, stir the chili thoroughly to fully incorporate the cream cheese and blend all components. Serve warm, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and accompanied by saltine crackers for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey if preferred for a leaner option.
- Adjust the amount of Frank’s RedHot sauce based on your heat preference.
- For a thicker chili, cook uncovered during the last 30 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Saltine crackers add a nice crunch; alternatively, use tortilla chips.
- This chili can be prepared a day ahead; flavors improve after resting.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken chili, spicy chicken chili, slow cooker chili, creamy chicken chili, comfort food
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