Buffalo Chicken Chili
Buffalo chicken chili is the ultimate comfort food, combining spicy, savory flavors that warm you from the inside out. This hearty dish features tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a tangy kick from buffalo sauce, making it perfect for game days or cozy nights in. With minimal prep time and a delightful aroma filling your kitchen, this recipe will quickly become a favorite among family and friends. Serve it with crusty bread or tortilla chips for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers (red or yellow), diced
- 28 oz canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Dice onion and bell peppers; mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Cube cooked chicken and return to pot. Add diced tomatoes, buffalo sauce, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and cream cheese.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Serve in bowls garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg