Buffalo Chicken Chili

Combining two American classics in one pot, you’ll get a new contender for the next chili cook-off. I mean, this was a “why didn’t I think of that” recipe.

My only change to the original recipe was adding an onion, as I like onions and believe they complement any type of chili or stew. And speaking of hand in hand, the accompaniments (sour cream and blue cheese) do just that; they complete the entire dish. Cornbread crackers and tortilla chips are also welcome to the party😋.

See my Kitchen Tip HERE on how to shred chicken the easy way!

Buffalo Chicken Chili

By Nicole Prep: 10 minsCook: 35 minsTotal: 45 mins Servings: 4 This is an incredible combination of two American classics that will WOW your taste buds!

Ingredients 

• 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter
• 2 medium celery ribs, diced (any leaves can be used as garnish)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken stock, homemade or store bought
• ⅓ cup Frank’s Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce, plus extra for serving
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Accompaniments

• Sour Cream
• Crumbled Blue Cheese
• Hot Sauce

Instructions 

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the celery and onion and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the beans, tomatoes (with their juice), stock and hot sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes; stirring occasionally.
2. Using the back of a wooden spoon (or a hand-held immersion blender), mash the bean mixture until slightly thickened. Stir in the chicken and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with sour cream, crumbled blue cheese and extra hot sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values do not include accompaniments.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 112mg, Sodium: 1377mg, Potassium: 796mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2003IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 125mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.