Print

Easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy, orange-hued buffalo chicken chili topped with shredded chicken and melted cheese.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make this hearty, creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili in your slow cooker for a hands-off, flavorful meal perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner. It combines tender shredded chicken with the zesty heat of buffalo sauce.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the raw chicken breasts or thighs into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the rinsed and drained white beans and black beans over the chicken.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chilies, green chilies, and chicken broth.
  4. Pour the buffalo wing sauce over the ingredients. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder on top.
  5. Stir all ingredients gently to combine.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  8. Add the cubed cream cheese to the chili. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili is creamy.
  9. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper as needed.
  10. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove about 1 cup of the chili mixture (liquid and beans), blend it until smooth, and stir it back into the slow cooker before adding the cream cheese.
  • Shredded rotisserie chicken works as a quick substitute for raw chicken; add it during the last hour of cooking.
  • Serve this spicy comfort food with toppings like blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, chopped green onions, or crushed tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookingzenith.com/buffalo-chicken-chili-recipe-slow-cooker/