Tasty and Tangy Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe (2024)

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This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe is ideal for leftover chicken or using up extra chicken breasts. Enjoy an easy, hearty, creamy, family favorite!

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I always appreciate a good meal with a nice tang. I’m all about adding a variety of spices in my dishes to liven up its flavor profile. I am also all about an easy recipe my family will love. My Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe is easy to make and has such a great kick to it.

This flavor packed Buffalo Chicken Soup is ideal for when you have leftover chicken or you don’t know what to do with those extra chicken breasts. Who says they don’t have time for homemade meals?! It cooks up to be hearty, thick, creamy and a family favorite of ours.

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Another reason I love this recipe is because it is so versatile. I can add different vegetables or other ingredients, depending what I have on hand.

In the past I have added corn and black beans, which was delicious! We have also added some ranch seasoning, which the kids really enjoyed. So, play with the recipe and enjoy your results!

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You might want to consider using a slow cooker liner for this dish. There’s no reason to let the dread of cleaning your Crockpot to keep you from using it. You can find them here.

Once you are done cooking and serving, just pull the liner of the pot and throw away. You’ll be left with a totally clean slow cooker with nothing to wash!

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Another great idea for work lunches is this Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer. You can leave the warming base at work and use the removable food container to transport your lunch from home.

The warming base will keep your food warm or heat your foods over time. It’s a good way to avoid standing in line to use the office microwave (which is usually pretty filthy inside anyway!)

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And lastly, before we get to the recipe, if you want to know more about the slow cooker I use (and LOVE) read more in my Cuisinart 3-In-1 Cook Central Multi-Cooker review.

Here is what you will need for your Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe:

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients:
2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
1 onion, diced,
1 celery stalk, diced
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 cup of roasted red peppers, diced
1 can of petite diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 stick of butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 8-ounce package of cream cheese
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
3 cups chicken stock
1/3 cup hot sauce
2 cups shredded Colby cheese, divided

Directions:

In your crock pot, add chicken stock and chicken and cook on high for 2-3 hours. When chicken is tender, shred.

In a medium skillet, melt butter. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Add heavy whipping cream and whisk constantly for 2 minutes. This is your cream base.

Add remaining ingredients, including cream base except the shredded cheese. Blend all the ingredients together well and cook for 2 hours on low.

Stir in 1 ½ cups of cheese to crockpot mixture. Continue to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining cheese and green onions or avocado. Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe

Chrysa

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe is ideal for leftover chicken or using up extra chicken breasts. Enjoy an easy, hearty, creamy, family favorite!

4.45 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 10 Servings

Calories 474 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts.
  • 1 onion diced,
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 1 cup of roasted red peppers diced
  • 1 can of petite diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 8- ounce package of cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Colby cheese divided

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 whisk constantly for 1 minute. Add heavy whipping cream and whisk constantly for 2 minutes. This is your cream base.

  • Add remaining ingredients, including cream base except the shredded cheese.

  • Blend all the ingredients together well and cook for 2 hours on low.

  • Stir in 1 ½ cups of cheese to crockpot mixture. Continue to cook on low for an additional 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

  • Top with remaining cheese and green onions or avocado. Serve with tortilla chips or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 18gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

I am not a nutritionist. These values were calculated automatically with the Spoonacular Food API.

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FAQs

How to make chicken soup juicy? ›

Here's my plan: add all the chicken parts to the stockpot, and gently cold-poach it until the breasts are perfectly cooked. Cold-poaching is a method I've used before to make the absolute best poached chicken breasts, ones that are completely tender and juicy, not tight and dry.

How to make chicken soup without overcooking chicken? ›

But the solution when simmering a whole chicken for soup is to carve up the chicken before it's completely cooked through. In Molly Baz's Classic Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, she grabs the whole chicken out of the pot once the breasts register 155° F on an instant-read thermometer.

How to make soup really flavorful? ›

7 Easy Ways to Make Any Soup Better
  1. Brown or Sear the Meat.
  2. Roast the the Veggies.
  3. Mix up the Texture.
  4. Use Homemade Stock Whenever Possible.
  5. Put Your Cheese Rinds to Work.
  6. Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples.
  7. Add Fresh Herbs or Dairy When Serving.
  8. Recipes Pictured.

What seasoning makes soup taste better? ›

"Use fresh or dried basil in tomato-based recipes or fresh parsley to add freshness to clear broth soups," says Sofia Norton, RD. You can also go with more heat and spices. "Ground paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ground ginger, and other powdered spices add a touch of color and spiciness to broths," she says.

Why do you put lemon juice in chicken soup? ›

Not only does acid brighten your soup, but also balance the flavor including the saltiness that comes from the broth (store-bought chicken broth and stock, or bouillon, are typically high in sodium).

Why does my chicken soup have no flavor? ›

Ensure you've added enough salt and black pepper. Too little salt means your soup's flavors will remain hidden. When you know your soup is salty enough, move on to other seasonings like herbs and spices.

What thickens chicken soup? ›

6 ways to thicken soup:
  1. Blend all or part of it. If you've made a broth with chunks of vegetable in it, such as minestrone soup, then pour the soup through a sieve. ...
  2. Add cream or yogurt. ...
  3. Add flour or cornflour. ...
  4. Use a butter and flour paste. ...
  5. Blend in bread. ...
  6. Add lentils or rice. ...
  7. 5 of the best soup recipes to try next:

Does chicken soup taste better the longer you cook it? ›

While broth and stock both get richer and richer the longer you cook them, the problem is that the chicken meat will dry out and get tough if you let it go too long.

Can you boil chicken too long in soup? ›

You'll know if your boiled chicken is overcooked, because the texture will be rubbery.

Can you simmer chicken soup too long? ›

The chicken is ready as soon as the meat registers 165°F and easily falls off the bone, after about 1 1/2 hours, but you can continue simmering for up to 3 hours for richer flavor — just keep an eye out that the chicken doesn't start to disintegrate or turn the soup cloudy.

How do you increase the flavor of chicken? ›

Flavor Trick #1: Marinate Whole or Sliced Chicken Breasts for 30 to 90 Minutes Before Cooking. Marinating not only adds flavor, but the combination of healthy fat and acid in most recipes also helps tenderize the meat.

How to create depth in soup? ›

Sear before you simmer.

Browning your ingredients on the stovetop or in the oven creates deep, savory flavors that you won't get from simply adding those same ingredients straight to a pot of water. Take our Double-Dark Chicken Noodle Soup recipe, for example.

How to improve a can of chicken soup? ›

Herbs: Fresh chives, thyme, or cilantro stirred in just before serving. Spices: Your soup is probably salty enough, but what about simmering a bay leaf in there for a while (don't forget to remove it before serving)? Depending on the soup's flavor profile, you could shake in some cumin or red pepper flakes.

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