Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is the perfect blend of spice and comfort. It’s packed with protein and flavor, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser!
This dish is sure to become a staple in your household! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious and nutritious meal in no time. Simply throw everything in the slow cooker, and have dinner ready when you get home from work!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is a delicious way to spruce up your ordinary dinner routine.
- It’s a great way to warm up from the inside out, and the taste is amazing!
- Plus, it makes for wonderful leftovers, we think it tastes better the next day.
🛒Ingredients
Here is a quick list of ingredients you will need to make this recipe. Gather these ingredients on your next trip to the grocery store and you will fall in love with this hearty comfort food.
- boneless skinless chicken breasts
- chicken broth
- navy beans
- diced tomatoes with green chilies
- tomato sauce
- buffalo wing sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- garlic salt
- ranch dressing seasoning
- cream cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Scallions for garnish
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Making this delicious and comforting chili is super simple and the slow cooker does most of the work. Just follow the directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post and you will have a delicious meal that’s perfect for winter in no time.
Step 1: Add the chicken and sauce ingredients to the slow cooker
Add the chicken, chicken broth, navy beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, buffalo sauce, onion powder, garlic salt, and ranch dressing powder to the slow cooker.
Step 2: Cook the buffalo chili
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Remove the chicken and shred.
Step 3: Add the chicken and cheese
To the slow cooker add the shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese, and cheddar cheese. Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until both cheeses are melted. Top with more cheese and scallions if you prefer when serving.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Want more spice? Try adding a bit of chile powder to your favorite recipe.
- You can also add smoked paprika for even more depth and complexity.
- Swap the chicken breasts out for boneless skinless chicken thighs if you want.
If you love buffalo chicken recipes you may also enjoy this Creamy Buffalo Chicken recipe.
🥄 Equipment
- slow cooker – 6 quart or larger
- forks or meat claws
🥫 Storage
Store leftover buffalo chicken chili in an airtight container in the for fridge for 2-3 days.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to ensure that this slow cooker recipe turns out perfectly for you when you make it.
- Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up.
- Make sure that you trim all the excess fat off the chicken before you add it to the slow cooker.
- You can adjust the heat level by using more or less buffalo sauce in your chicken chili.
- I used Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce feel free to use your favorite instead.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, chicken will cook completely while in the slow cooker, so it’s safe to add raw chicken.
I recommend that you reheat chili in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warm.
Yes, the leftovers freeze well. Just make sure that you freeze them in an airtight container.
We love these Buttermilk Biscuits to serve with this soup recipe! Give them a try you will love them! https://ofbatteranddough.com/buttermilk-biscuits/
🍽 More Buffalo Recipes
Do you enjoy buffalo recipes? If so, try these delicious recipes:
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Wings
- Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteaks
- Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
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🧾Recipe Card
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Equipment
- slow cooker
- forks or meat claws
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
- 15 ounces navy beans rinsed
- 10 ounces tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce I used Franks
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 ounce ranch dressing seasoning one evenlope
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Scallions for garnish
Instructions
- To your slow cooker add the chicken, chicken broth, navy beans, tomatoes with chilies, tomato sauce, wing sauce, onion powder, garlic salt, and ranch dressing.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Take out the chicken and shred.
- To the slow cooker add the shredded chicken, cubed cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Cover and cook another 15 minutes or until both cheeses are melted.
- Top with more cheese and scallions if you prefer.
- Serve!
