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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup

by Sarah Olson on January 5, 2022 3 Comments

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup is one of my favorite recipes to make in the slow cooker. It’s filled with chicken, potatoes, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and of course and a generous dose of buffalo sauce!

Want a buffalo chicken soup with beans? Try my Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken 15 Bean Soup next!

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • The best part about this recipe is that you can use your favorite ingredients, like carrots, potatoes, and of course chicken. Everyone is going to love this amazing buffalo chicken soup.
  • The soup is made in the crockpot, so it is a one-pot meal. Use a slow cooker liner to make clean up even easier.
  • It is a quick and easy meal, which means that you can make it anytime. Throw it together before you leave in the morning and have an incredible dinner in the evening. This recipe is so good, you will crave it all the time.
  • This is a great freezer meal so you can make a double batch so that you can eat tonight and enjoy it later. Freeze this soup in a large batch or individual servings for a grab-and-go meal.

Recipe Ingredients

  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts – The chicken will soak up all the flavors of the soup to make it taste amazing
  • Veggies – You’ll want to add onion, baby carrots, and yukon gold potatoes
  • Chicken broth – This makes the base of the soup.
  • Buffalo sauce – This will add the spiciness to the soup, I use Frank’s Red Hot Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce
  • Seasoning – Ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and celery salt give the soup the best flavor.
  • Cream cheese – This makes the soup creamy, be sure to warm this in the micowave so it will melt in to the soup.
  • Cheddar cheese – Add the cheese to the end of the soup.

Step By Step Directions

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Step One – In the slow cooker, add everything except for the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir it together well.

Step Two – Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.

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Step Three – Once the cooking time is done, remove the chicken, shred it, and add it to the slow cooker. Place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl—heat for 30 seconds or until soft.

Step Four – Add the cream cheese and shredded cheese to the crockpot—Cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.

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Step 5– Stir the soup to make sure the cream cheese and cheddar cheese are melted. Check the heat and see if it needs more hot sauce.

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Step 6– Serve and enjoy

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Recipe FAQs

What kind of chicken is best?

I am using chicken breast. You can also use chicken thighs. Make sure the thighs are boneless and skinless. You can also use a shredded rotisserie chicken that has already been cooked. Add the cooked chicken at the beginning of the cooking time to get the soup’s flavor into the chicken.

How to store the soup?

After the soup has cooled, you can store it in the slow cooker pot or move it into an airtight container. Make sure the lid is on the soup, no matter which option you choose.

How long will the soup last?

You can store this soup in the fridge for about four days, but if you are freezing it later, you can keep it in the freezer for up to six months.

What side dish can I serve with this soup?

I like to serve this recipe with a few slices of crusty bread or some rolls. You could also do it with great dinner rolls or garlic bread, which is always excellent.

What toppings can I put on my soup?

You can top your bowl of soup with anything you like! Some people want to add blue cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and cracker crumbs. I think that the soup tastes amazing without any toppings other than cheddar cheese, but you can add anything you want.

Can I make it spicier?

Yes! Just add more hot buffalo sauce to the soup; a few dashes will do. Make sure to add the hot sauce slowly, or else you can make it too hot. You can also use a habanero pepper or two if you want more heat.

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Slow Cooker Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

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Tender chicken, buffalo sauce, yukon gold poatoes and a touch of cream cheese make a wonderful spicy soup!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 471kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cups diced baby carrots
  • 2 cups diced yukon gold potatoes leave skins on
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup buffalo sauce (I use Frank's Red Hot)
  • 1 oz. packet Ranch dressing mix
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. celery salt
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Instructions:

  • To your slow cooker add the chicken, onions, carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, the sauce, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder and celery salt. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 4-6 hours.
  • Remove Chicken breasts from crockpot and shred with forks.
  • Return shredded chicken to crockpot.
  • Place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds or until soft. Add the cream cheese and shredded cheese to the crockpot. Stir.
  • Cook an additional 30 minutes on high.
  • Stir soup well to make sure cream cheese and cheddar cheese are fully dissolved.
  • Taste soup and add additional hot sauce, if desired.
  • Serve hot, enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

What can I top my soup with?
You can top your bowl of soup with anything you like! Some people want to add blue cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and cracker crumbs. I think that the soup tastes amazing without any toppings other than cheddar cheese, but you can add anything you want.
How long will this soup last?
You can store this soup in the fridge for about four days, but if you are freezing it for later, you can store it in the freezer for up to six months.
Can I make this spicer?
Yes! Just add more hot buffalo sauce to the soup; a few dashes will do. Make sure to add the hot sauce slowly, or else you can make it too hot. You can also use a habanero pepper or two if you want more heat.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1808mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7928IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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More Buffalo Recipes to try:

  • Slow Cooker Shredded Buffalo Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Pork Ribs

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    Comments

    1. Mick says

      January 8, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Sounds good but you have to have bleu cheese to make it Buffalo chicken soup. Some celery too.

      Reply
    2. Joe says

      January 8, 2022 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Good Stuff!

      Reply
    3. Jenobeba Hoover says

      January 8, 2022 at 10:08 am

      4 stars
      Everything you have made I’ve made most of it and it has all been fab. You are the best. Keep it coming please,

      Love Jenny

      Reply

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