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!
Servings 6
Calories 489kcal
Ingredients
Aromatics
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 large jalapeno 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
- 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.1 cup chopped onion, 2 celery stalks, 1 large jalapeno, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Add the Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes, stir.2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock, 1 28 ounces can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (undrained)
- Season the Chili: Add chili powder, parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and pepper to taste
- Incorporate Cream Cheese and Buffalo Sauce: Stir in cream cheese until melted, followed by buffalo sauce.8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup buffalo sauce
- Add Chicken, Beans, and Cheddar: Mix in chicken, beans, and cheese. Cook until cheese melts, 5-7 minutes.8 ounces cheddar cheese, 3 cups shredded chicken, 1 15 ounces can white beans
- Finish with Cilantro: Add cilantro and adjust seasoning.1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, crumbled blue cheese, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
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Notes
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- Refrigerate: Keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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- 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
Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 2043mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2056IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 4mg
