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Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Ground chicken is leaner than beef while still providing plenty of protein. The combination of cannellini and black beans adds fiber and plant-based protein that helps keep you satisfied longer.
Buffalo Chicken Chili

Buffalo Chicken Chili

Recipe by Daily Disher

Buffalo Chicken Chili combines ground chicken with buffalo wing sauce, beans, and tomatoes, topped with blue cheese crumbles and fresh celery for authentic buffalo wing flavor.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

350

kcal

1

hour 

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground chicken

    • 1 cup buffalo wing sauce

    • 1 cup diced tomatoes

    • 2 cups chicken broth

    • 1 cup cannellini beans

    • 1 cup black beans

    • 1 onion, chopped

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • 1 tsp cumin

    • 1 tsp paprika

    • 0.5 tsp salt

    • 0.5 tsp black pepper

    • 2 tbsp olive oil

    • 0.5 cup blue cheese crumbles

    • 0.5 cup chopped celery

    Directions

    • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    • Add minced garlic to the pot and stir for about 1 minute, allowing it to become fragrant but not burnt.
    • Add ground chicken to the pot, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
    • Stir in buffalo wing sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and both types of beans, mixing everything thoroughly.
    • Season the mixture with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, adjusting spices to your taste preference.
    • Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Serve the chili hot in bowls, topped with blue cheese crumbles and chopped celery for a crunchy contrast.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 350kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Buffalo Chicken Chili takes everything you love about buffalo wings and transforms it into a warming, hearty bowl that’s perfect for game day gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Lean ground chicken gets tossed with tangy buffalo wing sauce and simmered with tomatoes, beans, and aromatic spices until the flavors meld into something truly special. The traditional buffalo accompaniments—creamy blue cheese crumbles and crisp celery—serve as the perfect topping, delivering that authentic wing experience in every spoonful.

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