Description
Buffalo wing-inspired white chicken chili with Frank’s RedHot, cream cheese, and blue cheese. All the wing flavor with none of the mess. Perfect for game day and wing lovers.
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or rotisserie chicken)
- 6 cups chicken broth (divided)
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup Frank’s RedHot sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Optional toppings: crumbled blue cheese, diced celery, extra hot sauce, ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: In a large pot, cook chicken breasts in 2 cups broth for 15 minutes until cooked through. Remove and shred. (Or use rotisserie chicken.)
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Bloom Spices: Add minced garlic, ranch seasoning (if using), and paprika. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add Hot Sauce: Pour in Frank’s RedHot and stir to combine with butter. Let bubble for 30 seconds.
- Add Broth and Beans: Add remaining chicken broth and drained beans. Bring to a boil.
- Add Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add softened cream cheese in chunks, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Add Chicken: Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in remaining 2 tbsp cold butter for glossy, rich finish.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, add more broth. If too thin, simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls. Top with crumbled blue cheese, diced celery, and drizzle of extra hot sauce.
Notes
- Blue Cheese Finish: Crumbled blue cheese on top is the perfect authentic touch. Don’t skip it.
- Don’t Over-Simmer: Once you add cream cheese, 10 minutes is enough. Overcooking dulls the fresh heat.
- Make It Ahead: This chili is excellent next-day when flavors meld. Perfect for party prep.
- Storage: Keep in fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently over low heat to prevent separation.
- Freezes Well: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.
- Chicken and Rice: Serve over white rice to stretch it further and cool the heat.
- Vegetarian Option: Skip chicken, add extra beans, and use vegetable broth. Still delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course, Soup, Stew, Game Day
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg