Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup
Spice up mealtime with flavor-packed Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup, a delicious and easy Instant Pot recipe from soup cuisine.
Imagine the perfect blend of tender shredded chicken, tangy buffalo sauce, and creamy goodness, all simmering together to create a soup that’s as comforting as it is zesty.
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Why You’ll Love Buffalo Chicken Soup
- Spicy and Savory: The Buffalo sauce gives this soup a kick that’s absolutely addictive.
- Time-Saver: Thanks to the crock pot, you don’t have to stand over the stove top all day.
- Versatile Dish: Perfect for Game Day, family dinners or a comforting lunch, Buffalo chicken soup is always a hit.
If you love this recipe be sure to check out our Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip and Cheesy Garlic Bread recipes.
Recipe Ingredients
- Skinless and Boneless Chicken Breasts: Provide the soup with a base that absorbs the flavors of the other ingredients beautifully.
- Diced Onion: Adds a sweet, aromatic note to the soup, creating a flavorful background for the chicken and spices.
- Celery Stalk: Brings a fresh, slightly bitter note to the soup, balancing out the richness of the other ingredients.
- Diced Medium Carrot: Adds a hint of sweetness and a pop of color to the soup, complementing the savory chicken.
- Diced Cloves Garlic: Infuses the soup with a deep, savory flavor that enhances the overall taste profile.
- Roasted Red Peppers (Diced): Add a smoky, slightly sweet element to the soup, enhancing its complexity.
- Petite Diced Tomatoes: Contribute a tangy note to the soup, adding depth and a burst of fresh flavor.
- Paprika: Lends a smoky, mildly spicy touch to the soup, adding warmth and depth.
- Stick of Butter: Enriches the soup, lending it a creamy, indulgent texture.
- All-Purpose Flour: Is used to thicken the soup, giving it a hearty, satisfying consistency.
- Cream Cheese: Adds a tangy richness to the soup, enhancing its creamy texture and flavor.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Contributes to the luxurious, velvety texture of the soup, making it wonderfully indulgent.
- Chicken Stock: Forms the liquid base of the soup, providing a savory depth of flavor that complements the chicken and spices.
- Hot Sauce: Gives the soup its signature buffalo kick, adding spicy heat and tanginess.
- Shredded Colby Cheese, Divided: This melts into the soup, adding a creamy, cheesy flavor that enhances the richness of the dish.
- Diced Avocado: Adds a creamy, fresh element to the soup, providing a cool contrast to the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Tortilla Chips: Provide a satisfying crunch to the soup, complementing its creamy texture.
- Green Onions for Garnish: Add a pop of color and a fresh, slightly sharp flavor to the soup, perfect for finishing off the dish.
How to Make Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup?
Step One: In your crock pot, add chicken stock. Next, add chicken and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Step Two: When chicken is tender, shred.
Step Three: In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add flour and constantly whisk for 1 minute. Add heavy whipping cream and whisk constantly for 2 minutes. This is your cream base.
Step Four: Add remaining ingredients, including the cream base, except the shredded cheese. Blend all the ingredients together well and cook for 2 hours on low (high for Instant Pot).
Step Five: Stir in 1 ½ cups of cheese to crockpot mixture.
Step Six: Continue to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with remaining cheese and green onions or avocado. Top with remaining cheese and green onions or avocado.
Step Seven: Top with remaining cheese and green onions or avocado.
Step Eight: Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread.
Tips For Nailing Buffalo Chicken Soup
- Use Boneless Chicken: Opt for boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs to ensure easy shredding after cooking.
- Add Hot Sauce To Taste: The intensity of the buffalo flavor can be adjusted with the amount of hot sauce you add, so tailor it to your preference.
- Cream Last: Add cream or dairy-based ingredients towards the end of the cooking process to prevent them from curdling.
- Garnish Wisely: Top off your soup with some blue cheese crumbles and fresh chopped celery for an authentic Buffalo Chicken experience.
Variations
- Buffalo Chicken and Corn Soup: Add canned corn for a sweet contrast to the spicy buffalo sauce.
- Buffalo Chicken and Bean Soup: Stir in canned Black Beans for added protein and texture.
- Spicy Buffalo Chicken Soup: Increase the heat with an extra dash of hot sauce or Diced Jalapenos.
- Buffalo Chicken and Rice Soup: Include cooked rice for a heartier, filling variation.
Substitutions
- Crumbled Blue Cheese: Can be used as a flavorful garnish or in place of shredded Colby cheese in this buffalo chicken soup recipe.
- Sour Cream: You can add sour cream to your soup for extra creaminess or as a tangy substitute for cream cheese or heavy whipping cream.
- Ranch Dressing: Add ranch dressing to your hearty soup for extra flavor or as a garnish, but it’s not a direct substitute for any listed ingredients.
- Cooked Chicken: You can add cooked chicken to enrich the soup or replace the raw skinless and boneless chicken breasts to save cooking time in your Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup recipe.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Store: Slow-Cooked Buffalo Chicken Soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For Longer Storage: Freeze it. Pour the soup into freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags, and it can last up to 2-3 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm on the stove or in the microwave for 2-5 minutes, ensuring the delicious buffalo flavors are revived to perfection.
What to Serve With Buffalo Chicken Soup
- Cheesy Garlic Bread Pizza: The rich, garlicky flavor of this pizza pairs wonderfully with the tangy kick of your slow cooker buffalo chicken soup.
- BBQ Chicken Toasted Sandwiches: Smoky BBQ chicken sandwiches add a robust, flavorful dimension to your spicy soup meal.
- Instant Pot Chicken Tacos: These tacos, filled with tender chicken, provide a delightful contrast of textures when served alongside this creamy soup.
- Buffalo Wings: Serve your buffalo chicken soup with aome tasty BBQ buffalo wings.
- Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli: Light and healthy steamed broccoli helps to balance the richness and spice of the buffalo chicken soup.
FAQ’S
How to Use Your Instant Pot as a Crockpot?
To use your Instant Pot as a Crockpot for Buffalo Chicken Soup, first, set it to the ‘Slow Cook’ function. Then, add all your ingredients, cover and set the cooking time as per the recipe.
Is Buffalo Chicken Soup Hot Or Spicy?
Buffalo Chicken Soup is generally spicy, as it includes hot sauce or cayenne pepper in its ingredients.
How Can You Enhance The Flavor Of Your Chicken Soup?
You can enhance the flavor of your chicken soup add herbs like rosemary, thyme, or bay leaves, and use a good quality chicken broth.
How To Make My Soup Thicker?
To thicken Buffalo Chicken Soup, you can stir in a mixture of flour and water or use a cornstarch slurry. Alternatively, adding more cream cheese or letting the soup cook for longer can also help thicken it.
Crock Pot Buffalo Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts. Skinless
- 1 Onion diced,
- 1 Stalk Celery diced
- 1 Carrot Mediumdiced
- 2 cloves Garlic diced
- 1 cup Roasted Bell Peppers diced
- 1 Can Petitie Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Butter Stick
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour Plain Flour in UK
- 1 8- ounce Cream Cheese
- 1 ½ cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 cups Chicken Stock
- 1/3 cup Hot Sauce
- 2 cups Colby cheese Shredded
- 1 Avocado diced
- Green Onions Garnish
Instructions
- In your crock pot, add chicken stock. Next, add chicken and cook on high for 2-3 hours.
- When chicken is tender, shred.
- In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add flour and constantly whisk for 1 minute. Add heavy whipping cream and whisk constantly for 2 minutes. This is your cream base.
- Add remaining ingredients, including the cream base, except the shredded cheese. Blend all the ingredients together well and cook for 2 hours on low (high for Instant Pot).
- Stir in 1 ½ cups of cheese to crockpot mixture.Continue to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with remaining cheese and green onions or avocado.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread.
