This Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili sounds perfect for a cozy night in! Here’s a detailed breakdown to make sure it turns out creamy, flavorful, and just the right level of spicy for the whole family.
Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cans white beans (e.g., Great Northern or cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can corn (or 1 ½ cups frozen corn)
- 1 (32 oz) carton chicken stock
- 1-2 packets ranch seasoning mix (use less if you prefer a milder ranch flavor)
- 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crockpot Base:
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of a large crockpot.
- Add white beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, and chicken stock.
- Sprinkle in ranch seasoning and pour the buffalo sauce over the top.
- Initial Cooking:
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours (or low for 6-7 hours) until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the Chicken:
- Carefully remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred them using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot.
- Add Cream Cheese:
- Add the cream cheese cubes to the pot, stirring occasionally to help them melt evenly into the chili.
- Cook on high for 1 more hour, stirring a few times to make sure the cream cheese is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Serve:
- Once the chili is hot and creamy, serve it in bowls and top with shredded cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, and fresh cilantro if desired.
Tips:
- Adjusting spice: For a milder flavor, reduce the buffalo sauce to 1 cup.
- Consistency: If you want it thicker, let it cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes.
- Meal prep: This chili keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully.
Enjoy this easy, comforting meal that brings the warmth of chili with the bold flavor of buffalo sauce! 🥄🔥