Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is loaded with shredded chicken, white beans, vegetables, sharp cheddar cheese and tangy buffalo sauce!
Do you have ten minutes and a crock pot? That is all you need to make this delicious Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili! I, like most of you, crave soups in the winter. I just think there is something so soothing about a big warm bowl of soup after a long day. What makes it even better is if I don’t have to put much work or effort into creating a soup. I am a set it and forget it, kind of girl.
Ingredients Needed for Buffalo Chicken Chili
This is really similar to my White Bean Chicken Chili but instead of a robust green chili flavor, this soup has everything you love about hot wings, without the mess! For this recipe you will need:
- Celery
- Yellow Bell Pepper
- Carrots
- Green Chilis
- Chicken
- White Beans
- Ranch Seasoning
- Chicken Broth
- Buffalo Sauce
- Cream Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
How do you make Buffalo Chicken Chili in the Crock Pot?
This recipe is one of those gems that doesn’t really take any prep work, aside form chopping the vegetables. To make this White Bean Buffalo Chicken Chili you just need to follow these two simple steps:
- Add the vegetables, drained and rinsed white beans, green chilis, chicken, Ranch seasoning, chicken broth and buffalo sauce to your slow cooker. Secure the lid on top and set the temperature to low for 6-8 hours.
- When the cooking time is up, remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back to the crock pot and add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Whisk until the cheeses have completely dissolved.
How many days in advance can I make White Bean Chicken Chili?
Soup can generally be kept for a few days in the refrigerator. In fact, it could definitely be argued that this soup tastes even better after a day or two!
Letting your soup sit before tucking in allows all of those wonderful flavors to meld together, complimenting each other to perfection.
To store your soup, simply let it cool to room temperature for around 30 minutes. Then, transfer it into small containers and refrigerate or freeze, depending on how long you’d like to keep it for. If you’re freezing your soup, don’t fill the containers completely, as liquids do expand when frozen.
Is this soup low carb?
Yes, this soup is 12.5 net carbs for 1 1/2 cups of this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili. While that may be a little high to be considered keto, this certainly fits within a low carb diet.
The main source of carbs in this soup comes from the white beans, however they have a good source of fiber, so it keeps the net carb count within a reasonable number.
Other Easy Chicken Recipes
Chicken is hands down one of the most versatile ingredients out there. Packed with protein, it is the perfect lean meat, too. Here’s just a small selection of my all-time favorite chicken recipes.
- Spicy Kung Pao Chicken (keto + low carb)
- Keto Sesame Chicken Stir Fry (one pan + low carb)
- Easy Grilled Chipotle Chicken – great for salads, wraps or sandwiches!
- Oven Baked Keto Chicken Tenders – about 1 net carb for two crispy tenders!
- One Pan Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese – the perfect quick and easy dinner!
Other Slow Cooker Soups
- Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili
- Pasta Fagioli Soup
- Slow Cooker Black Eyed Pea Soup with Cabbage
- Low Carb Cabbage Beef Soup
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 4 ounce can green chilis
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 2 15 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1 ounce package Ranch seasoning
- 1 32 ounce carton chicken broth
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a 6-8 quart slow cooker add the chopped vegetables, green chilis, chicken, drained white beans, ranch seasoning, chicken broth and buffalo sauce. Secure the lid and heat the soup on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred with two forks. Add the chicken back to the soup, add the cream cheese and shredded cheddar, whisk until the cheese has disolved.
- Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, green onions and additional buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
I’ve never tried this version before… Love it!! This could be our dinner tonight since it’s so easy to prepare.
Oriana I think yo will love this! So simple!
This chili is seriously so genius. And slow cooker too? I bet the flavors are incredible together!
Thanks girl!!
I love buffalo chicken anything! This soup looks amazing Annie, so much flavour in that I’m sure!
Thanks Stacey!!
It sounds and looks delicious! Love the buffalo flavor. My slow cooker is such a time saver!
Don’t you love it?! I use mine all the time! It makes dinner super easy!
Anything buffalo chicken is a favorite in our house, but if it’s also slow cooker-friendly and warm delish chili? The best!!
Us too! We eat something buffaloish like once a week! It just never gets old!
Oh my goodness Annie! This is a perfect winter soup! And a whole lot healthier than deep-fried wings. Awesome!
Thanks Crystal! Your right, it is much healthier!
Thank you for the nice recipe. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Thanks Liz! Happy holidays to you as well! 🙂
Hot sauce in chili. Genius!!!!!!!!! Why do I always go for extra spice when I can just add hot sauce??! Loving this Annie!
We are huge fans of buffalo chicken anything and this chili sounds absolutely amazing! I love that it’s made in the slow cooker too, it’s perfect for this busy time of year!
We adore buffalo in every fashion and now I am craving it in chili. This is genius!
I do not use my slow cooker enough but this look fantastic!
I thought this soup only took 10 minutes.. I was like.. NO WAY, that’s awesome!!! Then I realized, oh only 10 minutes to prep! 🙂
This sounds incredible. My husband is a huge buffalo chicken fan – I have to try this for him! And I love how easy it is!
Yum! Can you believe I’ve never made anything with buffalo sauce before? I think this is the recipe that will get me to try it! Easy slow cooker recipes are a lifesaver around here!
I must admit I always cook my chili on the stove-top, but I really need to start bringing out my slow cooker more!
Pinned! This chili looks like perfection in a bowl!
This looks awesome! Did you use Franks’s Original Hot Sauce, or Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce? Thanks!
Hi Adena! I used Frank’s Buffalo Wing Sauce for this recipe! 🙂 I hope you enjoy!