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Buffalo Chicken Chili

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe for Hearty Family Meals

This Buffalo Chicken Chili combines tender chicken and rich spices for a comforting dish that's perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • green onions for garnish
  • cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add diced chicken breasts, cumin, and chili powder; cook until chicken is no longer pink (5–7 minutes).
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes with juice and chicken broth; stir to combine.
  5. Stir in buffalo sauce and cream cheese until melted (3–5 minutes).
  6. Simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes to develop flavors.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 34gFat: 12g

Notes

This Buffalo Chicken Chili is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or special occasions. Customize it by adding jalapeños for extra heat or using rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.

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