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This simple one-pot Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili is perfect for game day, family dinners, and any night in between. Made with a blend of herbs, buffalo sauce, poblano peppers, and shredded chicken. It’s spicy, creamy and so delicious. Top each bowl of chili with plenty of cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, and avocado. Great on its own, but even better with a side of homemade soft pretzels!
Some recipes have the ability to turn out so, so, good. Better than I had pictured in my head. When this happens, I’m always overly excited to share. It’s not every day that a recipe ends up working perfectly and tasting even more delicious.
Backing up a little here. I’m sure many of you are familiar with my White Chicken Chili. It hasn’t even been a year since I made the recipe and it’s already the second most popular recipe I’ve ever shared. It’s crazy how many of you have made it and enjoyed it!
It is so fun to see!
Over the weekend, I really wanted to make chili. The white chili sounded perfect and I had everything I needed. But I also wondered how I could switch it up and reinvent everyone’s favorite fall/winter dish.
I mentioned a buffalo-style chili to my mom and immediately she responded back, “oh that is what you should make, make that!”. She’s not always that enthusiastic about food, so I took her advice.
I’m sure glad I listened because I think we like this white chili even more than the original. It’s similar, but then it’s also so different. The flavors are worlds apart, but both are so good in their own ways.
We just LOVE anything with some buffalo sauce around here and it’s certainly fun for game day!
Start by cooking up the onion and vegetables until they smell fragrant. For the seasonings, I wanted to add a ranch element to the chili, so I used a mix of parsley, chives, and dill with a touch of paprika. These are the herbs and spices I use in my homemade ranch, so it really gives off that yummy flavor.
Pour in the broth and simply let the chicken simmer until it’s cooked through and shreds easily.
Once the chicken is cooked, pull it out, and shred it.
Next, stir the cream cheese into the chili and finish it up with that shredded chicken and some white beans.
Now comes the buffalo sauce. I used my homemade sauce, which I shared in the notes. But you can use store-bought sauce or even just your favorite hot sauce. I love Franks Red Hot.
So stir in the buffalo sauce, your favorite salsa verde, and then a bit of cheddar cheese.
As with any other chili, the toppings are key. For this chili, I like to do a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, then cheddar cheese, cilantro, avocado, and green onions. If you enjoy blue cheese, which we do, that would be great as well!
Homemade soft pretzels or beer bread on the side are extra delicious if you have time.
A dinner the whole family really will enjoy!
Looking for other fall dinners with a little kick? Here are a few ideas:
Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey and White Bean Chili
Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili
One Skillet Saucy Chicken Tortilla Enchilada Rice Bake
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips
Lastly, if you make this Spicy Buffalo White Chicken Chili be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Can this be made in an instant pot?
Hey Kaitlin,
Sure, that would work! Please let me know if I can help in any other way, I hope it’s delish! xT
Wanting to make my own buffalo sauce like yours instead of store bought…. Do you have a hot sauce you recommend using?
Hi Elease,
Yes, I like to use Franks’s Red Hot. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you! xx
Anxious to make, but poblano peppers are not easy to find in Montréal. Do you have any other suggestions?
Hey Sue,
You could use green bell peppers or another pepper that you enjoy! I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
I found the poblano peppers at a local store and made the chili. The family loved it! My husband said it was the best chili he has ever tasted. Thank you Tieghan for another excellent recipe!
Hey Sue,
Awesome!! 🍂 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xx
If I was to make this in the instapot, has anyone done this and how would you alter cooking instructions and time?
Hey Leah,
I haven’t tested this, but I would cooke for 15 minutes on high pressure. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xx
This chili is absolutely amazing!! It’s easy to whip up on a week night and even the leftovers are great the next day for lunch. We used avocado; cilantro and crumbled tortilla chips for toppings.
Hey Josei,
Happy Friday!!🌻 I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it and sharing your review:) xT
A keeper! Have made it twice. My new go to chili!
Hey Tracy,
Happy Wednesday! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback! xx
Made this for dinner last night and it was d-vineeeeee! Such a winner.
Hey Caroline,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review:)
Made this for my church’s Chili Bowl and won 3rd place out of 20 others. So yummy!
Hey Katherine,
Happy Monday!! 🍁 Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xT
Unbelievably great!! This will be added into our regular rotation and made for years to come. We absolutely loved it.
Hey Kristin,
Happy Monday!! 🍁 Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for making it! xT
OH WOW! You talk about HERO! This is flipping delicious! EVERYBODY loved it. I made it for my guy’s hunting trip…this is a “10!” Which cookbook is it in?
Loved it Thanks!
GRNIZGRL
Hey Michelle,
Happy Sunday!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Sorry this recipe is only on the blog! xT
Making this Sunday! Do you think we could use a ranch seasoning packet instead of the herbs? If so would you say a whole packet or like half?
Hey Storm,
I’ve never tried this so I don’t know that I would recommend it:) If you can stick with the recipe I would do that! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This was soo flavorful and delicious!! My husband doesn’t love the texture of beans so I blended them with some of the broth. I also added diced red potatoes and loved how it turned out. This is a really unique dish and I can’t wait to make it again!
Hey Leda,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review:)
So delicious. I used light cream cheese and it didn’t melt probably as well as a full fat would have. Very easy to make and everyone is loving it.
Hi Amy,
Perfect!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xT
I had the same experience but when I used a whisk that helped a ton!
AMAZING MEAL! I am a novice cook and have a very picky boyfriend. He was very concerned with how it’d turn out based on my inexperience but we were both blown away! My batch turned out more soupy than traditional chili but it was such a great mixture of spice and creaminess. We ate with avocado slices and tortilla chips. The next day, my boyfriend told me he was thinking about it all day at work and had 2 more bowls of the leftovers. I may finally be wifey material thanks to HBH.
Hey Sabrina,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for making this dish and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xT
hi!! I’m a pescatarian, but am obsessed with buffalo and am dying to try this. If I skipped the chicken, would that mess the whole recipe up? thank you xx
I made this tonight and I definitely think you could. I would double the white beans if you did, though.
thank you so much Kayley!!
Hi Heather,
That would be okay for you to do, I might add some more beans in place of the chicken! I hope this recipe turns out tasty, let me know if you give it a try! xT