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Buffalo Chicken Chowder

[heart_this] · Nov 9, 2011 · 70 Comments

Buffalo Chicken Chowder

A hearty and creamy chowder with all of the flavours of buffalo chicken wings!

With the weather cooling down, soup season is here and I have certainly been taking advantage of it! During the warmer summer days, making a hot soup is one of the last things that I want to do but that does not mean that I stopped dreaming up new ideas for soups to try and I now have quite the list. On the top of that list of soup ideas was a buffalo chicken chowder! The basic idea was to make a soup with all of the flavours of buffalo chicken wings, which I just cannot seem to get enough of. I started the recipe out with some chicken and then I built up the base with onions, celery, carrots and garlic where I used more celery and carrots that I usually do in a soup like this as they are often served with buffalo chicken wings. Of course we cannot forget the star of the show and that is the hot sauce that the buffalo chicken wings are covered in so I added a healthy hit of that hot sauce directly to the soup. Although I could have gone with a nice light soup I was craving something a little on the heartier side so I decided to make it in the style of a chowder where I used some flour along with some cream to thicken it and some potatoes to bulk it up. Buffalo chicken wings are often served with a creamy blue cheese dipping sauce so I finished the soup off by melting some blue cheese into it and serving it with some more crumbled on top.

Buffalo Chicken Chowder
The buffalo chicken chowder turned out really well! A spoonful of this soup really does have all of the flavours of buffalo chicken wings and it’s on the healthier side so there are less worries about having a bowl of this soup than polishing off a plate full of chicken wings. I served the soup with some carrot and celery sticks along with some crostini topped with even more melted blue cheese. I can’t wait for lunch tomorrow when the leftovers are going to make my day at work!
Tip: If you are not such a fan of heat, add the hot sauce a bit at a time until you get it to where you like it!
Tip: If you are not a big fan of blue cheese, go with a mild blue cheese and use less of it, but d use some as it adds an amazing flavour to the soup.

Buffalo Chicken Chowder

Buffalo Chicken Chowder

Buffalo Chicken Chowder

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4

A hearty and creamy chowder with all of the flavours of buffalo chicken wings!

ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup flour (rice flour for gluten free)
  • 3 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded
  • hot sauce to taste (I used 1/4 cup Franks Red Hot sauce)
  • 1 large yukon gold or other boiling potato, peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
directions
  1. Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  3. Mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken broth, chicken, hot sauce and potatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper, mix in the cream and blue cheese and remove from heat when the cheese has melted.
Slow Cooker 1: Implement steps 1-3, place everything except the cream and cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or high for 2-4 hours before adding the cream and cheese.
Slow Cooker 2: Melt the butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the flour, cook for 2-3 minutes, add the broth, place everything except the cream and cheese in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-10 hours or high for 2-4 hours before adding the cream and cheese.
Slow Cooker Option: Instead of using cooked chicken, used uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, place them in the slow cooker with everything else and when done cooking, remove them, dice or shred them and return them to the soup.
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Comments

  1. stef de fla says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Awesome! I'm gonna try it this week.

    Reply
  2. Blog is the New Black says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:30 am

    Wow- LOVE this recipe!!!

    Reply
  3. Janelle says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:30 am

    Oh my gosh! This looks amazing!! I make a Blue cheese buffalo chicken recipe that I can't get enough of! This will be fun to make!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Janelle http://youngcouponmama.com

    Reply
  4. Michele says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:41 am

    I just ate, but my mouth is watering. Gotta try it.

    Reply
  5. Velva says

    November 9, 2011 at 12:46 am

    What an interesting twist on soup. Love it.

    Velva

    Reply
  6. Mommy Moment says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:06 am

    I want to invite myself for supper! Looks amazing Kevin! Mmm.
    ~ Jody

    Reply
  7. anniebakes says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:36 am

    oh yummy, kevin, this looks like a great cold weather soup! anne

    Reply
  8. Bev Weidner (Bev Cooks) says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:46 am

    I have been OBSESSED with buffalo shiz, so you've just made my life.

    Reply
  9. Helen says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Many of my favorite flavours. And it's soup!

    Reply
  10. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:33 am

    A gorgeous chowder! Really luscious looking.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  11. Macphersons says

    November 9, 2011 at 11:00 am

    Looks like a great recipe. We're having a cooking demonstration of our range cookers soon, so we might just try this one out!

    Reply
  12. Joanne says

    November 9, 2011 at 11:24 am

    I need to find a way to make this vegetarian…but when I do, you KNOW I'll be making it!

    Reply
  13. Allison at Novice Life says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    For real? This looks amazing!

    Reply
  14. Claudia says

    November 9, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Best idea ever. And I think it would translate very well into a vegetarian soup!

    Reply
  15. Judy says

    November 9, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I've just had breakfast and I already want to run to the kitchen and make this for lunch! The recipe directions are clear and concise, and your photo is dynamite!

    And I have everything in the pantry, including a baguette for the blue cheese toasts. Thanks for all the hard work!

    Reply
  16. rancholyn says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    Sounds great….any suggestions for other types of cheeses to use….In my house we have blue cheese allergies.

    Reply
  17. Eri says

    November 9, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    Kevin this soup looks amazing! I love it!

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    November 9, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    Ooooooh yum! My hubby and I are addicted to buffalo wings and are eating them -I kid you not – twice or three times a week at the moment, I am gonna have to ring the changes and whip this up instead next time we have the craving!

    Reply
  19. Healthy and Homemade says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:30 pm

    Ohhhh yes, you'd better believe I'll be making this soon! YUM! Minus the delicious blue cheese bread =( lol

    Reply
  20. Cajunlicious says

    November 9, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Kevin this looks amazing! I would have never thought to put these flavors in a chowder, but now I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  21. Christine says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:59 pm

    I'm making this tonight. Can't wait! Keep it coming with the great tasting and unique recipes.

    Reply
  22. Kevin says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    rancholyn: A creamy goat cheese would be a nice replacement for the blue cheese. Otherwise a good standby is cheddar.

    Reply
  23. Jennifurla says

    November 9, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Oh dang…this looks superb.

    Reply
  24. Lynn Kincaid says

    November 9, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    You have a serious Buffalo Chicken addiction! I reall like that about you:-)

    Reply
  25. Kevin says

    November 10, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Lynn Kincaid: Yep, I am so addicted to the buffalo chicken flavour combo! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Dining Alone says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Holy cow, I love all things buffalo style and this looks incredible.

    Reply
  27. Nicola @ unhip squirrel says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I love the way you take one food and turn it into a totally different type of food. Such great ideas!

    Reply
  28. Lauren @ hey, who cut the cheese? says

    November 10, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Such a neat idea! I bet it tastes really really good. Thanks!

    Reply
  29. Chris says

    November 10, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Dude….dude….this brings a tear to my eye. Now give me a bowl and a nice cold beer and I'm in heaven.

    Genius, Kevin.

    Reply
  30. Aimee says

    November 10, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Wow!! That looks fantastic! I think I will be making that this weekend! Thanks for such a great recipe!

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:46 pm

    I like the suggestion for substituting goat cheese for the blue cheese- for those of us who really can't stand the stuff. I am going to try this soon!

    Reply
  32. Staci says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:38 am

    This is delicious! Thanks for posting!

    Reply
  33. Dmarie says

    November 13, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    I am wild about buffalo wings. thanks for this recipe!!

    Reply
  34. sarahsic says

    November 15, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Wicked good…have eaten three meals straight! Substituted potato for sweet potato and coconut milk for cream. Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  35. Bill Roehl says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:54 am

    Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  36. Kelsey says

    December 8, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    This is going on the list! I'm making this for my parents when I go home.

    Reply
  37. muffincek says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:37 am

    we love this…. lovin it in Nebraska.

    Reply
  38. Kelly @ free spirit food says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Wow. I would have never thought to add these flavors to a soup but I love the idea!

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    January 14, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    could I use the franks red hot buffalo sauce instead of regular franks red hot sauce??

    Reply
  40. Kevin says

    January 19, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Anonymous: That will work!

    Reply
  41. Anonymous says

    January 27, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    Over the top delish! My only suggestion is to double the recipe. Yum!

    Reply
  42. Amy H. says

    January 28, 2012 at 1:18 am

    Any recommendations on substitutes for heavy cream? Sour Cream?

    Reply
  43. Kevin says

    January 31, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Amy H.: Sour cream should work, just add it as you remove the pot from the heat.

    Reply
  44. JWS Interiors says

    March 3, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I just made this and it came out delicious!

    http://www.jws-interiors.com "Affordable Luxury"

    Reply
  45. Erica P says

    March 24, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    are you suppose to cook the chicken, celery, onion and carrots all in 2 tablespoons of butter? then add the garlic all to this 2 tablespoons of better? I just want to make sure I do this correctly! Thanks!

    Reply
  46. Kevin says

    March 24, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Erica P: Yes, the 2 tablespoons of butter will be enough to cook the chicken, veggies and garlic. Enjoy!

    Reply
  47. Eva says

    May 21, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    We made this tonight and it was super good! My bf ate 2 1/2 bowls! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  48. Debra H. says

    August 13, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    This a favorite recipe at our house! We make it at least every other week in the winter time! Thanks for the amazing recipe!

    Reply
  49. Shirley says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:00 am

    We are vegetarian, so we made it with organic vegetable broth and Morningstar veggie chicken. I had some vegetarian 'chicken' broth powder that I added as well. I was terrified it was going to be way too hot with that much hot sauce in it (I used the Frank's as well), so I dropped it a little, but not all that much. This stuff is DELICIOUS!!! I think the combination of hot sauce and melted blue cheese are what set it off and give it that buffalo chicken taste. Really, really good and will become part of our rotating menu plan now. Thanks for posting it!

    Reply
  50. Bill Roehl says

    November 11, 2012 at 11:31 pm

    Made this for a second time and used shallots instead of onion, 1.5lbs of chicken, doubled the bleu cheese and cream and then tripled the amount of hot sauce splitting them half/half with Sriracha. Beautiful.

    Reply
  51. Anonymous says

    November 13, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    is there any nutritional information?

    Reply
  52. Anonymous says

    December 27, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    LOVED this recipe, didn't change a thing, except for making 2 pots of doubled recipe…every delicious spoonful eaten by a very happy family!I personally didn't care for the flavor of potatoes with this soup, but I was outvoted as the family liked the potatoes. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says

    January 14, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    What is the name of a mild bleu cheese? I'm not a big fan of the taste of bleu cheese but would like to try it instead of the goat cheese you recommended as an alternative.

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  54. Kevin says

    January 18, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    Anonymous: I like a gorgonzola dolce as a mild blue cheese. If you are not a fan of blue cheese you can reduce the amount of it or omit it entirely. Enjoy!

    Reply
  55. Michele Livingood says

    February 9, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    Just made this and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  56. Anonymous says

    March 11, 2013 at 1:24 am

    Absolutely LOVE it! Even my 5 and 7 year old picky eaters are enjoying it! THANK YOU!

    Reply
  57. RWSmith says

    March 16, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Just made a double batch that lasted us all week. What an excellent soup! Nixed the potatoes because mine went bad before I got around to the soup, but I just simmered it a bit longer to thicken without potatoes

    Reply
  58. RWSmith says

    March 16, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Just made a double batch that lasted us all week. Excellent soup! We left out the potatoes because I didn't have any on hand and just simmered longer to thicken the soup without them.

    Reply
  59. sammijean says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:50 am

    I just made this last night for dinner. It was delicious. There are a few in my family who are avid-buffalo chicken lovers and constantly crave the flavors. I have a few go-to recipes, but the constant dishes can make the kitchen experience a bore. I'm so glad I have found your site…I'm about to cook my way through your entire blog. I think I've made 5 things so far – all of which had been loved & devoured.

    Reply
  60. Anonymous says

    October 15, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Is there anything special I should do to turn this into a crockpot recipe? Just making sure there's enough liquid, right?

    ~Sarah

    Reply
  61. kevin says

    October 15, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Sarah: This works really well as a crockpot recipe. You can implement steps 1-5 if you have time otherwise just throw everything but the flour, cream and cheese into the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Mix the flour into a few tablespoons of cool water until there are no lumps and add to the pot along with the cream and cheese and cook on low until the broth thickens a bit, about 10-15 minutes.

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Kevin, This soup sounds amazing. I have everything to make it except the bleu cheese. I LOVE bleu cheese! I am an hour round trip from a grocery store. I do have Marzettis low fat salad dressing. Do you think some of that would give the soup some bleu cheese taste? Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  63. kevin says

    October 24, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Anonymous: That should work in a pinch!

    Reply
  64. Anonymous says

    December 14, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Fantastic, didn't think I liked blue cheese. Wrong, this is the best soup I've ever had. Thank you!

    Reply
  65. Anonymous says

    December 18, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    I LOVE, LOVE anything "buffalo" inspired. I will be definitely be making this very soon!!! Thanks for the post.

    Reply
  66. Anonymous says

    January 7, 2014 at 3:13 am

    Has anyone tried this in the crockpot?

    Reply
  67. kevin says

    January 8, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Anonymous: This works in a crockpot! You can implement steps 1-5 and transfer to the crockpot or just place all of those ingredients in the crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. If you want the potatoes to have some bite to them add them later, an hour before being done on high of 3 hours before being done on low. Add the cream and cheese just at the end.

    Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    Once again this was my choice for a great dinner.

    Reply
  69. Jo Deihl says

    October 9, 2019 at 11:39 am

    Want to make for 20, anything I should do differently? Plan to just multiply ingredients by 5. Thanks!

    Reply
    • kevin says

      October 10, 2019 at 9:47 am

      Just multiply the ingredients by five! Enjoy!

      Reply

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