Description

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili is a bold and comforting twist on classic chili recipes — perfect for quick dinners, lazy weekends, or easy game-day meals. With tender shredded chicken, two types of beans, tangy buffalo wing sauce, and a creamy base of melted cream cheese, this dish is packed with flavor and protein. Whether you’re looking for cozy dinner ideas, easy recipes for meal prep, or just a healthy snack that satisfies, this chili checks all the boxes. It’s low-effort, high-flavor, and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, green onions, or a drizzle of ranch. Ideal for those searching for “easy dinner,” “slow cooker meals,” or “buffalo chicken recipes” — this one deserves a top spot in your rotation.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 to 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

15 oz can white beans, rinsed and drained

14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies

0.5 cup buffalo wing sauce

0.5 cup chicken broth

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

0.5 tsp smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

8 oz cream cheese, cubed and softened

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Fresh chopped cilantro or green onions (for garnish)

Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

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Instructions

1. Place chicken at the bottom of your slow cooker. Add black beans, white beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Pour buffalo sauce and chicken broth over the top. Do not stir.

3. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.

4. Remove chicken and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.

5. Add cubed cream cheese and stir until melted and fully combined. Cook for an additional 10–15 minutes uncovered.

6. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheddar, green onions or cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Add the cream cheese only at the end to avoid curdling and ensure a smooth texture.

You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version — just add it in the last hour.

Leftovers thicken and develop even better flavor the next day — perfect for meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 100mg