This Buffalo Chicken Chili features all the flavors of your favorite finger food in a spicy chili. It's a healthy, hearty way to enjoy buffalo wings in a new way!
Heat 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the 1 pound lean ground chicken, breaking up the meat into small pieces until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
In the same (now empty) pan add 1 medium onion, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup celery, 3 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook stirring until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Add 1 15.5 ounce can great northern beans, 1 16 ounce can refried beans, 1 cup bone broth, 1/2 cup beer, 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce and chicken, bring to a boil and simmer covered on medium-low about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Top with shredded cheese, greek yogurt/sour cream, green onions, as desired.
Slow Cooker Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the ground chicken and brown, breaking up the meat into small pieces until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the browned onions and chicken to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
Instant Pot Directions
Turn instant pot to SAUTE and add olive oil. Once hot, add ground chicken and cook 3 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
To the (now empty) pot, add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, spices, and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables soften, 2-3 minutes.
Hit CANCEL and add the beans, chicken broth, beer, hot sauce and chicken. Hit MANUAL to cook at high pressure for 7 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build then the countdown timer will begin.
Once the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before turning the valve to release any remaining pressure.
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Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Variations
ChickenBreasts– You can also make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of ground chicken. To do so, instead of browning the ground chicken, simply add 1 pound of uncooked chicken breasts when the beans go in (whether you’re making it in on the stove, slow cooker, or instant pot). Once the cook time is up, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Then stir the shredded chicken back into the chili.
Rotisserie Chicken– You can use rotisserie chicken in this recipe by skipping step 1 (browning the ground chicken). Simply add some shredded rotisserie chicken when the beans and broth go in. Simmer and enjoy!
Add-Ins– Add in some canned fire-roasted tomatoes when the beans go in, or when the chili is finished cooking, stir in some frozen corn kernels and/or canned green chiles.
Creamy– When the chili is finished cooking, stir in half a block of cream cheese.