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Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe

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Buffalo Chicken Chili is a creamy, spicy, and flavorful stovetop chili that comes together easily. Tender chicken, cannellini beans, and a kick of hot sauce create a comforting dish perfect for weeknights or game day.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, diced (seeds removed for milder chili)
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ( pounds)
  • 14.5 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes (1 can)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • ½ cup Franks RedHot Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 31 ounces cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (2 cans)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes (½ brick)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • Tortilla strips
  • Sliced celery
  • Sour cream
  • Blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeño, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add chicken breasts, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, hot sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot along with beans and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with optional toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Adjust hot sauce for spiciness: ¼ cup for mild, ½ cup for extra spicy.
  • Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts.
  • Replace cream cheese with 1 cup heavy cream if preferred.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 474
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 1699 mg
  • Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 13 g
  • Protein: 41 g
  • Cholesterol: 104 mg