Name: Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium onion (diced); 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced); 2 ribs celery (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium); 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; ¾ cup cayenne pepper sauce; 1 packet ranch seasoning; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Salt and pepper (to taste); 8 ounces cream cheese (brick style, softened); 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Description

This creamy buffalo chicken soup is packed with all the flavor of buffalo chicken dip, reimagined into a cozy, protein-packed soup.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion (diced)
2 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
2 ribs celery (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
6 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¾ cup cayenne pepper sauce
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper (to taste)
8 ounces cream cheese (brick style, softened)
1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Step: Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter.
Step: Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step: Add the garlic and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Step: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
Step: Add the chicken breasts to the broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step: Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (74ºC), flipping halfway through.
Step: Remove chicken to a cutting board, shred using two forks, and set aside.
Step: Stir the cayenne pepper sauce, ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into the pot.
Step: Cube the cream cheese, add to the pot, let sit for 3-5 minutes, then stir until melted.
Step: Return the shredded chicken to the pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Step: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until melted.
Step: Taste and adjust seasonings as desired before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Use cooked rotisserie chicken as a time-saving shortcut.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 383 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 2239 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 124 mg

Keywords: buffalo chicken soup, creamy soup, dinner, buffalo flavor, chicken soup