Buffalo Chicken Soup
Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Soup with shredded chicken has a spicy buffalo hot sauce kick that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (I mix green and orange)
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 32 ounce carton chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low carb ranch dressing room temperature
- 1/3 cup buffalo sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
Instructions
- Melt the butter using the Instant Pot sauté feature and sauté the celery, bell peppers and garlic.1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- Once the vegetables are sautéd, add in the chicken, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and chicken broth.2 pounds chicken breast, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 32 ounce carton chicken broth
- Place the lid on, seal the pressure valve and set the pressure cooker to 20 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5-10 minutes,then manually release any left, and remove the lid.
- Remove the chicken and shred it, then set it aside.
- To your Instant Pot, add the buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Whisk until smooth.1/2 cup low carb ranch dressing, 1/3 cup buffalo sauce, 4 ounces cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cheddar
- This may take a couple of minutes of vigorous stirring.
- Add the shredded chicken back into Instant Pot and combine.
- Serve topped with optional ingredients: chopped green onions, cheese, and additional buffalo saucem, if desired.
Notes
Slow Cooker Instructions
- If you don't plan to sauté your vegetables in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker, you can skip the butter.
- Place the garlic, celery, bell pepper, chicken, spices, and broth in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Remove and shred the chicken.
- Add the cream cheese, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and shredded cheddar to the slow cooker. Whisk until smooth and add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker.
