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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

Comforting Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is a heartwarming comfort food that combines ground chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese for an unforgettable meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 2 cans Canned White Navy Beans Can replace with cannellini beans or omit.
  • 1 can Fire Roasted Tomatoes Use regular diced tomatoes if unavailable.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Buffalo Wing Sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix Homemade ranch seasoning can be used.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels Fresh corn can be used if in season.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Celery Salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Cilantro
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Creaminess
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt for lighter version.
  • 0.5 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles Optional, can be omitted.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
  1. In a large skillet, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the ground chicken and cook until it's browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. In your slow cooker, combine the browned chicken with the canned white navy beans, fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing mix, frozen corn, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, and dried cilantro. Stir well.
  3. Place the block of cream cheese directly on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
  4. Set your slow cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  5. Once cooking time is up, stir the chili thoroughly to mix in the melted cream cheese.
  6. Serve in bowls, optionally topping with blue cheese crumbles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

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