Buffalo Chicken Chili
This Buffalo Chicken Chili serves up 50g protein and 402 calories per serving across 4 portions — one of the highest-protein soups in our library. Quick stovetop preparation makes it practical for Sunday meal prep despite the substantial protein content. Stack it with rice or potatoes to fuel heavy training weeks.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Beans, Cannellini, Canned, Drained
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(411g)
- •Green Chiles, Canned, Diced
- •Buffalo wing sauce(120g)
- •Carrots
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •1 teaspoon celery salt
- •1 teaspoon dried dill
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Cream Cheese(113g)
Standard block cream cheese. Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) is a good swap.
- •Greek Yogurt (2%)(120g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Thinly sliced green onions (for serving (optional))
Instructions
- 1To a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, add the chicken breasts.
- 2Top with the beans, diced tomatoes, broth, green chilis, buffalo sauce, carrots, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, dill, and pepper. Stir to combine. Nestle the chicken breasts into the mixture.
- 3Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Carefully remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board and set aside.
- 4Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup just until some of the beans and tomatoes are smooth, leaving enough texture for interest. (If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer a few cups to a blender, puree being very careful as hot soup splatters, then return to the slow cooker.)
- 5Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker. Add the cream cheese. Recover and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cream cheese is softened. Stir to incorporate the cream cheese.
- 6To prevent curdling, place the Greek yogurt in a small bowl. Slowly stir in a few spoonfuls of the hot chili liquid to gently warm it up, then stir the tempered yogurt back into the slow cooker.
- 7Taste and add additional Buffalo sauce or salt as desired. Serve hot with cheese crumbles and sliced green onions. For more heat, drizzle with a little extra buffalo sauce.
Nutrition — Per Serving
402
calories
50g
protein
19g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 8.0g
- Sodium
- 495 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5g
4 servings per batch · ~364g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Buffalo Chicken Chili have per serving?
Each serving packs 50g of protein and 402 calories with 19g fat and 6g carbs. This is the highest protein-per-serving count among Buffalo recipes in PrepForge, delivering substantial protein for moderate calorie spend.
How long does Buffalo Chicken Chili take to prep?
Despite the quick prep label and 4-serving batch, the chili format lets you cook a large single pot rather than plating individual portions, saving time versus separate protein preparations. One stovetop session yields four filling meals with established macros.
Is Buffalo Chicken Chili good for muscle gain?
At 50g protein and 402 calories per serving, this chili is optimized for muscle gain phases where you're chasing daily protein totals above 180g without excessive calorie bulk. The soup format provides volume and satiety that supports high protein intake consistency.
