Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

This buffalo chicken chili is loaded with juicy chicken is sprinkled with classic chili seasonings, buffalo sauce, corn, beans, and diced tomatoes. Then, it all simmers in the slow cooker before being topped with cilantro, blue cheese, and crunchy tortilla strips!

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time3 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 709kcal

Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (About 3 large chicken breasts.)
1.25 oz. McCormick® Chili Seasoning Mix
8 oz. cream cheese softened
1 cup chicken broth
¾ cup buffalo wing sauce
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 Tablespoon hot sauce
14.5 oz. sweet corn drained
½ cup finely diced celery
16 oz. BUSH’S® Mild Pinto Chili Beans
14.5 oz. Hunt's® tomatoes, drained

Garnishes:

Cilantro
Tortilla Strips
Fresh Blue Cheese

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Add the chicken, chili seasoning, cream cheese, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, cayenne, and hot sauce to the slow cooker.
Heat on low for 4 hours or on high for 2.
Use a fork to shred the chicken into thin strips.
Add all remaining ingredients, excluding garnishes, and heat for another 2 hours on low or 1 hour on high.
Top with garnishes and serve!

Notes

Up to 2 tablespoons tomato paste may also be incorporated for thicker consistency.

Stove Top Method:

Boil the chicken in water until completely cooked through.
Drain, and shred with two forks. -Add the softened cream cheese, chicken broth, buffalo sauce, cayenne, and hot sauce.
Stir until well combined, and cook on medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
Gently stir in remaining ingredients, and heat for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Top with garnishes, and serve!

Nutrition

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