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Buffalo Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe
Isla Marie

Buffalo Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe

This Buffalo Chicken Chili Crockpot Recipe features chicken breasts, white beans, corn, and celery slow-cooked in buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning, topped with blue cheese crumbles. Gluten-free, ready in 6–8 hours with 15 minutes of prep, it serves 6–8. Below, you’ll find ingredients, equipment, instructions, and tips for a zesty, crowd-pleasing chili.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
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Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Chili, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Game Day, Gluten-Free
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts: Or thighs.
  • 2 15 oz cans white beans: Cannellini or Great Northern, drained and rinsed.
  • 1 15 oz can corn: Drained (or 1.5 cups frozen).
  • 2 stalks celery: Diced.
  • 1 medium onion: Diced.
  • 3 cloves garlic: Minced.
  • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce: Frank’s RedHot or similar adjust for heat.
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix: Or 2 tbsp homemade see notes.
  • 4 cups chicken broth: Low-sodium.
  • 1/2 tsp salt: To taste buffalo sauce is salty.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper: Freshly ground.
  • 8 oz cream cheese: Cubed softened (optional for creaminess).
  • Garnish: Blue cheese crumbles ranch dressing drizzle, green onions, celery leaves.

Equipment

  • Crockpot/Slow Cooker: 6-quart.
  • Cutting Board and Knife: For celery, onion, and garlic.
  • Can Opener: For beans and corn.
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accuracy.
  • Wooden Spoon: For stirring.
  • Ladle for serving
  • Two Forks: For shredding chicken.

Method
 

  1. Combine Ingredients: In the crockpot, add chicken breasts, white beans, corn, celery, onion, garlic, buffalo sauce, ranch seasoning, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender.
  3. Shred Chicken: Remove chicken to a plate and shred with two forks. Return to crockpot.
  4. Add Creaminess (Optional): Stir in cubed cream cheese until melted (about 10–15 minutes on low).
  5. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with blue cheese, ranch drizzle, green onions, or celery leaves.

Notes

Ranch Seasoning (Homemade): Mix 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dill, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/4 tsp pepper.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free buffalo sauce, ranch mix, and broth.
Heat Level: Start with 3/4 cup buffalo sauce; add more after cooking.
Make-Ahead: Assemble in crockpot insert the night before; refrigerate and cook in the morning.
Creamy Option: Skip cream cheese and stir in 1/2 cup ranch dressing at the end.