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Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili

Close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy, orange-hued slow cooker buffalo chicken chili, featuring shredded chicken, corn, and black beans.
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Make this easy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili for a flavorful, set-it-and-forget-it meal perfect for game day or a weeknight dinner. It combines tender shredded chicken with bold buffalo sauce and a creamy finish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce (use your favorite brand)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts into the basin of your slow cooker.
  2. Add the rinsed beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and diced green chilies to the slow cooker.
  3. Pour the chicken broth and Buffalo wing sauce over the ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over everything. Do not stir yet.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Add the cubed cream cheese to the chili. Stir well until the cream cheese has completely melted and the chili is creamy.
  8. Stir everything together until fully combined and heated through.
  9. Serve hot with your preferred toppings.

Notes

  • For a higher protein version, skip the cream cheese and use Greek yogurt or cottage cheese blended until smooth as a creamy substitute near the end of cooking.
  • Top this hearty chili with shredded cheddar jack cheese, a dollop of sour cream or ranch dressing, and chopped green onions.
  • This recipe freezes well. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight, freezer-safe container.

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