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crockpot buffalo chicken chili with cilantro jalapeños and blue cheese

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

This spicy, creamy, hearty chili is the perfect crockpot cozy meal and your favorite tailgate flavors all wrapped in one.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 packet (1oz) dry ranch seasoning
  • 1½ cups mild or hot buffalo sauce
  • 3 stalks celery chopped, about 1-1½ cups
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 32 oz low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15oz each) cannellini beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • 1 8oz brick cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Colby jack
  • cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, blue cheese crumbles for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the boneless chicken in the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer.
    1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the entire pack of ranch seasoning and drizzle the buffalo sauce on top. No need to mix or stir.
    1 packet (1oz) dry ranch seasoning, 1½ cups mild or hot buffalo sauce
  • Top the chicken with diced celery, onions and garlic, and pour in chicken broth.Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
    3 stalks celery, 1 medium white onion, 32 oz low sodium chicken broth, 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • Remove the chicken breast from the crockpot and use 2 forks to shred the chicken into small pieces. Alternatively, you can use a knife to chop the chicken into bite sized pieces. Place the shredded chicken back into the crockpot.
  • To the pot, on top of the chicken, pour in both cans of beans, chopped cilantro and green onions, and stir to incorporate.
    2 cans (15oz each) cannellini beans, ½ cup chopped cilantro, ⅓ cup sliced green onions
  • Place the brick of cream cheese in the center of the pot. No need to submerge or stir. Return the lid and cook on high for an additional 2 hours.
    1 8oz brick cream cheese
  • Give the crockpot a stir to incorporate the now-melted cream cheese. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and stir to combine- the heat of the chili will melt this right away.
    2 cups shredded Colby jack
  • Ladle into individual bowls, topping with additional chopped cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, and blue cheese crumbles as preferred for garnish. Serve immediately
    cilantro, green onions, sliced jalapeños, blue cheese crumbles for garnish
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