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A close-up shot of a spoonful of creamy buffalo chicken chili, showing the texture of the ground chicken and beans.

Buffalo Chicken Chili: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe

This Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food, blending spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch with hearty ground chicken and beans. It's a quick, easy, and flavor-packed dish perfect for game day or a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chili, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chili Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce such as Frank's RedHot
  • 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 oz can Great Northern beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes undrained
  • 8 oz block cream cheese softened and cubed
Optional Toppings
  • Blue cheese crumbles for topping
  • Ranch or blue cheese dressing for topping
  • Shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • Chopped green onions for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large Dutch Oven or Pot
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Instructions
 

  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the pot. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until it's no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well to coat the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), and beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Add the softened, cubed cream cheese to the pot. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and integrated, creating a smooth, creamy broth.
  5. Let the chili simmer on low for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together. For a richer flavor, you can let it simmer for up to an hour.
  6. Ladle the hot chili into bowls and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like blue cheese crumbles, a drizzle of ranch, and chopped green onions.

Notes

Tip 1: For the creamiest texture, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before adding it to the pot.
Tip 2: This chili tastes even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
Tip 3: You can easily substitute shredded rotisserie chicken for ground chicken to save time.
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