Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is delicious, simple and award winning! This is the go-to when you are tired of boring chili recipes!
You guys might tell me I’ve been living under a rock, and honestly that might not be far from the truth. But did you know that on Friday nights there is like a marathon of Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives on the Food Network? I go to turn on the TV and my six year old gears up for one of her favorite cartoons and I have to crush her dreams. I can’t take even one more episode of kid TV. Despite this somehow, at some point during the evening, the whole family ends up curled up in front of the TV drooling over all the amazing (and sometimes weird!) food and trying to figure out if it would be at all possible to plan a trip to whatever location Guy Fieri is featuring. Yep. We know how to party. Now I’m going to share with you something that you should have while you are watching your marathon TV session…. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili. Yum! A great meal to come home to on a Friday night after a busy week. Easy to make! Easy to love this spicy, creamy goodness!
Heartier than a soup but different than a traditional chili this would be fun to serve up at a party, to take along to a tailgate, or to take to a potluck. Ground chicken instead of beef and white beans instead of chili beans make the base of this chili.
Lots of flavor from chicken broth, ranch dressing mix and fire-roasted tomatoes and some heat from the buffalo sauce are balanced out with some sweet corn and cream cheese. Top it all of with some cilantro for some super fresh flavor. And I can’t forget the blue cheese crumbles on the top! I leave them out of the soup since not everyone is a fan but I can guarantee you I have my bowl topped of with some!
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So park yourself on the couch with a big ‘ol bowl and watch endless episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives until you are convinced you should open your own funky restaurant so you can be featured on the show too. Or wait…is that just me? Yeah, I’m weird like that :). But at least it helps me dream up recipes like Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili!
This recipe was originally published on April 7, 2014 and has been updated to reflect fresh photos and updates to the recipe based on reader feedback and re-testing.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 15 oz canned white navy beans drained and rinsed
- 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce start with 1/4 cup and add more at end if needed
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Blue cheese crumbles optional
Instructions
- Brown ground chicken until fully cooked, place in crock (or brown ahead of time and store in fridge until ready to assemble)
- Add remaining ingredients except for cream cheese and blue cheese and give it all a stir to combine
- Add block of cream cheese on the top and cover
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8
- Stir to incorporate cream cheese and add additional wing sauce as desired
- Top individual bowls with blue cheese crumbles if desired
Nutrition
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I plan on making this today at lunch! I was going to double it though to save some for later, would doubling the recipe fit into a regular sized crockpot? I wasn’t sure exactly how much one recipe made. Can’t wait to try this as the Buffalo Chicken Casserole is my absolute favorite.
I think you’ll need a 7 or 8 quart to double the recipe.
I absolutely love this chili and have shared with so many friends! I come back to it again and again, no matter the season!
I am so glad you love it, Beth!
Hi Jennifer! I just had to leave a comment because this is so good!! I’ve never been a fan of buffalo sauce, but I loved it in this. What a clever play on flavors and textures that somehow work so well together! It’s no wonder everyone is winning awards with it! I made it just like the recipe called, except I boiled a few chicken breasts with the bones and skin. After they were cooked, I removed the skin and cut the chicken up in small shredded pieces and used the broth in the chili. I dumped the cream cheese on top, but couldn’t resist from stirring it about every half hour and didn’t have any of the trouble with it melting or mixing in that several other people said they had. I also really liked the consistency. It was hardy, creamy and so full of flavor. Thank you for the delicious change! It’s so easy to make and everyone loves it. It’s hands down my favorite recipe now.
Thanks Angie!!!
I found your recipe on Pinterest and it was a big hit at our Superbowl Chili Cook Off. I got 2nd place!! Thanks so much for a great recipe!
Yay! And congrats!
How many servings does this make? I have a 6-qt crock pot, can I make a double batch?
Hi Leslie! This should serve at least 6. You could probably make a double batch if you reduce the chicken broth a bit to make it a bit of a thicker chili.
Woot woot! Won my churches chili cook off tonight with your awesome recipe. Brought home a nifty little trophy. Thanks for the deliciousness!
Hooray! Nice work!
How many servings does this make?
about 8
How many servings is this at what size do you think?
As written it should be around 8 1-cup servings, give or take.
This is a fantastic recipe. I did change it a little, because I wanted to bulk it up. I added an onion, a large zucchini and a second can of beans, without changing the amount of seasoning. I also used water instead of chicken stock. It is phenomenal. I’m regretting my decision to give away half the recipe to my sister like I promised…Thanks!
Thanks Laurie! I love the veggie additions, what a great idea! I hope your sister enjoyed it too! Maybe she can make the next batch to share 🙂
This has been my favorite recipe since 2014! I am a very young college student and I found that this recipe is very cheap and delicious. Thank you!!!
Yay for delicious, simple and inexpensive recipes! And, aren’t the leftovers even better than the first time around? 🙂