By Becky Hardin
Published Aug 16, 2021
Buffalo Chicken Chili is the creamy, spicy, flavorful recipe you need. This stovetop chili recipe is so easy to make and it’s so delicious!
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe
If you like buffalo chicken wings , then this is the chili recipe for you! It’s creamy, flavorful, easy to make, and you can make it as mild or as spicy as you like.
This Buffalo Chicken Chili is a tomato-based chili, filled with cannellini beans, chicken , plenty of spices to add some heat, and cream cheese to make it super creamy!
Why you’ll love this Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe:
- Easy Dinner : This recipe is surprisingly easy! Throw everything in the pot, let it simmer, and you’re done.
- Creamy: The cream cheese in this chili recipe give it a nice creamy consistency.
- Hot and Spicy : If you like buffalo wings, you’ll love the hot and spicy flavor. (Don’t worry, you can make it more mild if you prefer!)
You’ll also love this Buffalo Chicken Dip , Stuffed Buffalo Chicken Breast , and Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas .
How to make Buffalo Chicken Chili
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
- Heat oil in a large pot on the stove. Then add the onion and jalapeno, and saute.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, stock, hot sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Simmer covered about 25 minutes.
- Take the chicken out and shred it, then add it back into the chili.
- Add the beans and cream cheese, then cook another 5-10 minutes.
- Serve hot, add your preferred toppings, and enjoy!
How spicy is Buffalo Chicken Chili?
Just like buffalo wings, the best part of this chili is the spice! Between the jalapenos and hot sauce, this recipe has quite a bit of heat.
However, you can easily adjust it to your preference! Make it more mild (or spicier) using the measurements in the recipe card.
How long does chili simmer on the stove?
Once everything is in the pot, the chili only needs around 30 minutes to simmer. Total cook time is under an hour.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, you can freeze buffalo chicken chili if you want to make it ahead of time, or just save leftovers. Let it cool, then pour it into freezer-safe containers and freeze up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge before reheating.
If you are making this ahead of time to freeze, I recommend leaving out the cream cheese before freezing. Then just mix it in while reheating.
What should I serve with Buffalo Chicken Chili?
Chili makes such a great meal all on its own. I like topping this with tortilla strips, sliced celery, blue cheese crumbles, and a dollop of sour cream. You could also serve tortilla chips, celery sticks, or bread on the side for dipping!
If you’re looking for something else to serve with it, try these cornbread muffins , baked sweet potato fries , or macaroni salad .
Tips!
- Make this recipe less spicy by removing the jalapeno seeds and using less hot sauce.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breast. Or substitute chicken thighs if you prefer.
- You can use 1 cup of heavy cream instead of cream cheese, if desired.
- You can use black beans instead of (or in addition to) the cannellini beans.
- If you want more veggies, add in corn or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
This easy Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe is sure to please all. Top it off with tortilla strips, chopped celery, sour cream, and blue cheese, and you’ll have the most delicious dinner!
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If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ▢ 1 onion diced
- ▢ 2 jalapeño peppers diced (seeds removed for a milder chili)
- ▢ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1½ pounds)
- ▢ 14.5 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes (1 can)
- ▢ 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ▢ ½ cup Franks RedHot Sauce (see note)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ▢ 31 ounces cannellini beans drained and rinsed (2 cans)
- ▢ 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (½ brick)
- ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- ▢ Tortilla strips
- ▢ Sliced celery
- ▢ Sour cream
- ▢ Blue cheese crumbles
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Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the onion, jalapeno, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, 2 jalapeño peppers
- Add in the chicken breast, tomatoes, chicken stock, hot sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 14.5 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock, ½ cup Franks RedHot Sauce, 1 tablespoon ground chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite sized pieces with two forks. Return the chicken to the pot with the beans, cream cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with desired toppings. 31 ounces cannellini beans, 4 ounces cream cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Tortilla strips, Sliced celery, Sour cream, Blue cheese crumbles
Becky’s Tips
- Hot Sauce: For a milder chili, use ¼ cup hot sauce.
- For a spicier chili, leave in the jalapeno seeds and use ½ cup hot sauce.
- You can also substitute chicken thighs for the breasts.
- In place of cream cheese, you can also use 1 cup heavy cream.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 jalapeño peppers diced (seeds removed for a milder chili)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1½ pounds)
- 14.5 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ cup Franks RedHot Sauce (see note)
- 1 tablespoon ground chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 31 ounces cannellini beans drained and rinsed (2 cans)
- 4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes (½ brick)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
- Tortilla strips
- Sliced celery
- Sour cream
- Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in the onion, jalapeno, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion, 2 jalapeño peppers
- Add in the chicken breast, tomatoes, chicken stock, hot sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 14.5 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock, ½ cup Franks RedHot Sauce, 1 tablespoon ground chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it into bite sized pieces with two forks. Return the chicken to the pot with the beans, cream cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until warmed through, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with desired toppings. 31 ounces cannellini beans, 4 ounces cream cheese, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, Tortilla strips, Sliced celery, Sour cream, Blue cheese crumbles
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Notes
- Hot Sauce: For a milder chili, use ¼ cup hot sauce.
- For a spicier chili, leave in the jalapeno seeds and use ½ cup hot sauce.
- You can also substitute chicken thighs for the breasts.
- In place of cream cheese, you can also use 1 cup heavy cream.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
