This Buffalo Chicken Chili is filled with shredded chicken, vegetables, and beans. It's hearty and filling, and perfect for those cold winter nights.
Happy 2017!! I hope that everyone had a wonderful time over the holidays. We ate lot's of food, opened many gifts, and made tons of memories. It was a perfect Christmas.
Now that Christmas is over, it's time to start churning out new recipes for y'all. I thought what better way to kick of January than with a recipe that will warm you from the inside out. After all it is winter. 🙂
Although, I'll be quite honest with you, here in North Florida, we've only had winter show up twice in the last few weeks. I do know that winter is out there somewhere; I've seen all those photos of snow all over Instagram!
This recipe is for those of you that love chili and buffalo chicken. It's perfect for game day; hello Superbowl 2017! It's perfect after playing in the snow; so jealous of those that get to do that! It's also just a great chili recipe. I believe that everyone should have a great chili recipe that they use as a go-to.
Packed with peppers, carrots, celery, beans, and shredded chicken it's hearty and filling. Spicy but not too spicy, unless you like it hot, you control the heat.
Change it up, and make it yours! That's one of those things I love about chili, no two recipes are ever the same. Your chili is usually different than your best friends chili. And his chili isn't the same as your dad's chili. You get the point!
What do you like on top of your chili?
This recipe is relatively simple to make. It's basically do some prep, toss it together, and let it simmer. Crazy fact about me: I've never made chili in a slow cooker! Shocker!!
However, I think this recipe would be great in the slow cooker because the chicken you'll use is already cooked. You're basically just warming everything up and allowing the flavors to meld together. The only thing I would suggest is to saute the vegetables before tossing them in to the slow cooker. You want those flavors to come out that only sauteing brings.
Looking for a more traditional chili recipe? Check out The Best Chili Recipe Ever. It's even won a blue ribbon! Ever had White Chicken Chili? It's another great chili recipe!
What ingredients are in Buffalo Chicken Chili?
- oil
- garlic
- celery
- carrots
- bell pepper
- sweet onion
- chili seasoning
- cumin
- chili powder
- salt and pepper
- hot sauce
- shredded chicken - I used a rotisserie chicken
- tomato sauce
- diced tomatoes with green chilis
- light red kidney beans
- black beans
- chili beans
What can you put on top of Buffalo Chicken Chili?
- sour cream
- avocado
- chips
- crackers
How do you make Buffalo Chicken Chili in the slow cooker?
Toss everything into your slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
Here is what I love serving with Buffalo Chicken Chili:
Buffalo Chicken Chili
This Buffalo Chicken Chili is filled with shredded chicken, vegetables, and beans. It's hearty and filling, and perfect for those cold winter nights.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon canola oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 stalks celery sliced ¼ inch thick
- 3 large carrots sliced about the the same as the celery
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 1 sweet onion chopped
- 1 packet of chili seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup to ½ cup hot sauce start with the fourth, taste, and add as you need to
- 1 pound shredded chicken - I used a rotisserie chicken
- 1 29 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis do not drain
- 1 15 oz can light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can chili beans do not drain
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a very large soup pot (dutch oven) over medium to high heat.
- Add the carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Saute for 5 to 8 minutes until they are onions are translucent and the carrot and celery are tender.
- Stir in the chili seasoning packet and spices.
- Pour in the hot sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and beans. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the chicken.
- Heat for 10 to 15 minutes, and taste. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
- Allow to simmer for at least 2 hours so that the flavors can meld together.
Notes
Top with cheese, sour cream, avocado, etc.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 508Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 2371mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 14gSugar: 14gProtein: 43g
Brandi Puga
I love chili this time of year and am bored with mu current recipes! I can't wait to try this out thank you so much sharing!
Laura
I will definitely be trying this one! I love chili and it is perfect going into the cold winter months!
Theresa
I love chili in the winter when it's cold and yucky outside! Everyone enjoys layering on their PJ's and robes and blankets, then chowing down to a delicious bowl of homemade chili.
Kim M Lee
Such a hearty, yummy winter meal idea!
Julie Porter
This recipe looks so delicious and perfect for our weather right now, as we are expecting a snow storm today and tomorrow. This just says warm and cozy to me and I know it will make my house smell amazing as it cooks. Thanks for sharing!
Catherine
This recipe looks relish and easy and would be a hit with my family! I'll be adding this to our rotation of winter stews/soups for sure! Thanks!
Charlotte
This looks like a very yummy family meal! Mine would love this in my house and it looks like something I could make in bulk as well!
Jolina
Awesome! We love chili but always make the ground beef version. Making it buffalo chicken style is genius! I cannot wait to try this.
Jessica @Savory Experiments
Buffalo chicken chili sounds delightful on this chilly winter day! I'm drooling!
Nicole Burkholder
There's nothing like a hearty bowl of chili on a cold winter day! I like the twist of making chili with the Buffalo flavors.
Heather
This looks amazing! I have never thought about this flavor combination for chili, and I have no idea why! I love buffalo chicken. Definitely going to try it.
Bianca Jenson
I love chili this time of year and this recipe looks very easy, most of the ingredients I keep on hand.
Krystel @ Planning The Magic
This looks delicious. I see a ton of recipes on line and there are very few that I want to actually try. This is one of them! I am actually going to send it to my aunt and see if she will make it for me since my birthday is coming up.
Angela Tolsma
I have been making chili all winter and have been wanting to switch up my recipe. This is perfect and I have never thought to add avocado to my chili, so doing that tomorrow!
Melanie
I like all kinds of chili, but I have never made this one.
Debra
This looks great, I've heard buffalo meat is really great and of course chili is great in the cold weather!
Caitlin
I am SO trying this over the weekend! I love chili and always try to mix it up.
Emily
I need to make this! With it being winter I am all about the warm soups and chili, it warms us all right up!
Anna nuttall
This recipe look amazing! Oh my god I'm so craving for some of this now! I'm all hungry....
reesa
What a great way to use up leftover chicken! My family would love this! Pinning this because I want to make this next time I have left over chicken!
Kecia
Ohh, this chili looks amazing. I am getting warmed up just looking at the pictures!
Jennifer (JenuineMom)
This looks REALLY amazing right now. I need a big bowl of this today. Thank you for the recipe and happy new year!
DEBRA SCHROEDER
A big pot of chili would be great for tonight. I've never tried Buffalo chicken flavored but love the idea of that extra spice.
Chelsea Damon
I love buffalo! And almost anything spicy. Chili is such a great recipe for this cold and wet time of year!
Angela
WOW! Love the sound of this chili! What a fun twist of buffalo! Cant wait to try it~
Jamie
This would be the ultimate meal for a chilly winter day! I love chili!
Heather
I love chili and am always looking for new ideas to fix it. This chicken option sounds delicious!
Lori Vachon
What a flavor-loaded hearty meal! YUM!
Di Hickman
Oh I love chili! Definitely a winter favorite in this house. I keep a couple of cans in the pantry "just in case" but usually make my own in the instapot.
BRittany
This looks delicious! I love chili too so I know I'd love this! My family loves doing it with chips and cheese! Yum!I can't wait to try this one!
Vaishnavi
Looks so yum. Awesome recipe to start the new year. Time to play host to dear ones this weekend.
Katya | Style Sprinter
That seems like such a delicious meal! I'll try cooking for my boy-friend! I'm not eating meat, but he loves chicken and he loves chili so it's a perfect match for him! Thanks for the recipe!
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Amy
My boyfriend would love this! He likes spicy so I would definitely have to add to it Haha but for me it sounds perfect!
Amanda Rosson
Oh yum!! This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make!! Will definitely have to try this out for dinner sometime! ^^
Stephanie
I loooooove chicken chili! This recipe looks like a solid classic. I can't wait to try it!
Mitchelle wright
I was looking for a chili recipe for this Jan winter.
I am so glad I came across this. I will try out the recipe.
I have been a fan of "Canned Chili", but I will like to try this out
Cheers