Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup (Printable Version)

Tender shredded chicken in a rich, creamy broth with spicy buffalo sauce, cream cheese, and cheddar—all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Dairy

04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for serving
06 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Liquids

07 - 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 2/3 cup buffalo wing sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Garnishes

12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Crumbled blue cheese
14 - Chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Place chicken breasts, diced onion, and minced garlic in the slow cooker.
02 - Pour chicken broth into the slow cooker and add buffalo wing sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
03 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours until chicken is extremely tender and easily shredded.
04 - Remove cooked chicken from the slow cooker using tongs and place on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the soup.
05 - Add cubed cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream to the slow cooker. Stir continuously with a whisk until all cheeses are completely melted and incorporated into the soup.
06 - Taste the soup and adjust salt, pepper, or buffalo sauce according to your preference for heat and flavor balance.
07 - Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, crumbled blue cheese, or fresh parsley as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers all the craveable flavors of buffalo chicken dip but in a form that feels like a proper meal
  • The slow cooker does absolutely all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next time around
02 -
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid during cooking as every peek adds valuable cooking time
  • The soup will thicken considerably as it sits, so plan to add a splash more broth when reheating
  • Using pre shredded cheese often results in a grainy texture due to anti caking agents
03 -
  • Rotisserie chicken works beautifully if you need to reduce cooking time significantly
  • Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature while the soup cooks for easier incorporation
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