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Creamy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy, orange-red buffalo chicken chili featuring shredded chicken and white beans.
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This easy, hearty recipe delivers the bold flavor of Buffalo wings in a comforting chili format. Using a slow cooker makes this a simple, satisfying meal perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce (use your preferred heat level)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing (optional, for creaminess)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the raw chicken breasts into the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Pour the black beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, chicken broth, and Buffalo wing sauce over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle the cumin and garlic powder over the ingredients. Stir gently to combine the liquids.
  4. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Add the cubed cream cheese and the optional ranch or blue cheese dressing to the chili. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and the chili is creamy.
  7. Taste the chili and add salt and pepper as needed. Let it cook for another 15 minutes on low to fully incorporate the creaminess.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For a thicker chili, remove about 1 cup of the liquid mixture before adding the cream cheese, mix in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and then return it to the slow cooker.
  • If you prefer a stovetop method, cook the chicken in a large pot until done, shred it, then add all other ingredients (except cream cheese) and simmer for 30 minutes before adding the cream cheese.
  • Serve this game day chili with shredded cheddar, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

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