Buffalo Chicken Chili
If you love buffalo chicken wings and hearty chili, then this Buffalo Chicken Chili is the perfect mashup for you. This easy-to-make chili combines tender chicken, creamy white beans, and the zesty heat of buffalo sauce, all simmered together to create a warm, flavorful dish that’s sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno minced
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 15 oz can white beans drained and rinsed
- 1 4 oz can green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream optional for creaminess
- Crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar for topping
- Green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped 1 yellow onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper, 1 jalapeno, and 1 carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 yellow onion, 2 stalks celery, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper, 1 jalapeno, 1 carrot
- Stir in the 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add the 1 15 oz can white beans, 1 4 oz can green chilies, and 3 cups chicken broth. Stir in the 1/2 cup buffalo sauce, adjusting the amount to match your heat preference.1 15 oz can white beans, 1 4 oz can green chilies, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Add the shredded chicken. Bring the chili to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together while thickening the chili.1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken
- Stir in the softened 1/2 cup cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream until it melts into the chili, creating a smooth, creamy texture.1/2 cup cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream
- Once your chili is thickened to your liking, ladle it into bowls. Top with Crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar, a sprinkle of Green onions and cilantro, and fresh cilantro for extra flavor. Serve with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or a side of cornbread to scoop up every last bite.Crumbled blue cheese or shredded cheddar, Green onions and cilantro