Buffalo Chicken Chili

Warm up your weeknights with this bold and flavorful Buffalo Chicken Chili, a perfect blend of comfort food and game-day vibes! Packed with tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and a medley of veggies, this chili delivers a spicy kick thanks to zesty buffalo wing sauce, balanced by a creamy touch of softened cream cheese. Infused with smoky paprika and chili powder, it’s a one-pot wonder that’s ready in just under an hour. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles, green onions, or a dollop of sour cream for a tangy, satisfying finish that’s sure to impress. Whether you're hosting friends or craving a cozy dinner, this protein-packed chili will hit all the right notes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
• 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 15 ounces canned white kidney beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional for garnish)
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
• 0.25 cup sour cream (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground chicken to the pot. Cook and crumble it with a wooden spoon until browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, pinto beans, chicken broth, and buffalo wing sauce.

Step 6

Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Stir in the softened cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated into the chili. This will give the chili a creamy and slightly tangy texture.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or buffalo sauce, if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with blue cheese crumbles, sliced green onions, and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4165.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4056.4

Total Fat 219.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 1044.5mg	0%
Sodium 13928.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.2g
Protein 328.4g	0%

Vitamin D 25.6IU	0%
Calcium 1683.8mg	0%
Iron 32.0mg	0%
Potassium 9494.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 32.0%

Carbs: 19.9%