Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

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This incredibly easy crockpot buffalo chicken chili is simply delicious. Just add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and a few hours later you have the most flavorfull buffalo chicken chili imaginable!

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili garnished with sour cream, green onions and tortilla chips in bowls
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans great Northern beans or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic

  • 1 cup frozen chopped yellow onion

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 1/4 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 cup plain whole-milk strained (Greek-style) yogurt

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

  • tortilla chips for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. In a 6-quart slow cooker, stir together beans, diced tomatoes with garlic, onion, bell pepper, hot sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder; nestle chicken in bean mixture. 

    Chicken, beans, peppers and tomatoes in a crockpot

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  3. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 3 hours on HIGH and 5 hours on LOW. 

    Chicken with vegetables in a crockpot

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  4. Meanwhile, stir together yogurt and ranch dressing mix in a small bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

    Hands stir together yogurt and ranch dressing in a bowl

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  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred it using two forks.

    Shredded chicken on a wooden cutting board with forks

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  6. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese until smooth and well combined. Cover and cook on HIGH until warmed through, about 30 minutes. 

    Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili ingredients in a crockpot

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  7. Serve with a dollop of yogurt mixture. Garnish with scallions and serve with tortilla chips, if desired.

    Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili garnished with sour cream, green onions and tortilla chips in a bowl and a crockpot with a ladle

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
15g Fat
39g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 1071mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 37g 75%
Vitamin C 50mg 55%
Calcium 218mg 17%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 1257mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.