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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is a hearty, flavor-packed twist on classic chili with tender shredded chicken, beans and a creamy buffalo sauce base. This easy set-and-forget recipe is loaded with protein and perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
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Course: Stew
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 357kcal

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds (900 g) chicken breast
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeño, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ cup (120 g) buffalo wing sauce
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup (125 ml) chicken stock
  • ½ cup (125 g) cream cheese
  • Fresh cilantro, to garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add both cans of beans, then layer in the onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño.
    2 pounds chicken breast
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) red kidney beans
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans
    1 medium onion
    1 red bell pepper
    4 garlic cloves
    1 tablespoon jalapeño
  • Sprinkle in the cumin, smoked paprika, a good pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • Pour in the buffalo wing sauce, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chicken stock. Give everything a light stir to combine, keeping the chicken nestled at the bottom.
    ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
    1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
    ½ cup chicken stock
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6–7 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Stir in the cream cheese until melted and the chili looks creamy and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce if you like extra heat.
    ½ cup cream cheese
    Fresh cilantro
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve hot.

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Notes

  • The chicken is easiest to shred right after cooking, while it’s still warm and tender.
  • Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature while the chili cooks so it melts faster and blends in more smoothly.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1284IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition is per serving and is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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