Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

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If you like Buffalo wings, you'll love the flavors in this warm, hearty chili that comes together easily in the slow cooker. Sour cream helps cut the heat, but you could also use plain strained yogurt.

By
Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES
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Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES
As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Wendy Lopez is passionate about accessible and inclusive nutrition education. She is the co-author of the cookbook 28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot, the co-host of the Food Heaven Podcast and the co-founder of Food Heaven, an online platform that provides resources on cooking, intuitive eating and body respect. She has a food and nutrition column in Self magazine and is a recipe developer for a number of national food brands.
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Updated on June 24, 2024
Reviewed by Dietitian
Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Photo:

Jason Donnelly
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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overhead view of all ingredients in various bowls/cups on a countertop

Jason Donnelly

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce

  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped

  • 1 cup unsalted chicken broth

  • ⅓ cup Buffalo sauce

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

  • ¼ cup sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, beans, chickpeas, tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, broth, Buffalo sauce, oil, oregano and garlic powder in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours. Remove the chicken and place on a cutting board. Let cool slightly; roughly shred with two forks and return to the slow cooker. Stir in blue cheese and sour cream, if using.

    overhead view of chile in slow-cooker with garnishes on the side in bowls

    Jason Donnelly

Equipment

5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

319 Calories
9g Fat
34g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 25g 50%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Vitamin A 524IU 10%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin E 2mg 13%
Folate 13mcg 3%
Vitamin K 3mcg 3%
Sodium 290mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 639mg 14%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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