Spicy Buffalo chicken wings meet rich & creamy potato soup for the ultimate tastebud-blasting chowder. This will warm you up on the coldest of days, and leave your mouth watering for more!
We’re in the full swing of football & fall entertaining season, and it always gets me craving a certain sort of dish. You know that body-warming, bell-filling, ultra satisfying sort of meal? This is what I’m talking about.
Now trust me, I love game day finger foods, chips, and snacks just like the rest of ’em- but the same old party fare can get boring after awhile. And for me, the time always comes where I’m ready to hit the breaks on the snack food & get in a real meal before I just keep on snacking the entire day away.
So you’re craving those junky game day foods, the air’s a little chilly, and you need something easy to keep warm on the stovetop & serve when folks are ready to eat.
THIS. IS. IT. It’s seriously like a buffalo chicken wing flavor fest- but in the heartiest, most comforting creamy soup base. And did I say hearty? I actually call this a chowder because it’s not only creamy, but thick from blending sautรฉed vegetables and tender potatoes.
Buffalo=spicy, but this chowder is cooled off just a bit with coconut cream. Enough to stand the heat, but not enough to take away that mouth-watering flavor.
I seriously cannot get enough of this soup, and have enjoyed it even in 80+ degree weather. It’s a staple around here, and a football Sunday favorite. Make it for a crowd, or enjoy leftovers reheated.
Hope you enjoy as much as we do!
Buffalo Chicken Chowder | PALEO, Whole30
Servings: 6
Calories: 459kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast
- 2 russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 jalapeno minced with seeds removed
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 32 oz chicken bone broth
- 13.5 oz can coconut cream
- 3/4 cup Frank's Red Hot
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- pinch cayenne
For Garnish: sliced green onion, avocado, jalapenos
Instructions
Stovetop Directions:
- Melt the ghee in a large pot over medium heat.ย Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeรฑo, and potatoes, sautรฉing until the onions are almost translucent.ย Add the raw chicken, then pour in the hot sauce and chicken broth.ย Season & give it a good stir.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover.ย Continue to simmer covered on "low" for 25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are soft.ย Remove the chicken breasts & shred with two forks.
- Using an immersion blender*, blend the soup until smooth*.ย Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the coconut cream.ย Warm the soup on low until heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with your choice of garnish.
Instant Pot Directions:
- To the Instant Pot, add the ghee, vegetables, and uncooked chicken.ย Top with hot sauce, chicken broth, and seasonings.
- Close the lid and close the vent to "sealing".ย Set the Instant Pot to Pressure cooking mode on High (manual) for 20 minutes.ย When the timer goes off, release the pressure naturally (it may take 20 minutes or so to release).
- When the valve floats up, remove the lid and take out the chicken breasts to shred with two forks.
- Using an immersion blender*, blend the soup until smooth (I leave a few chunks of veggies behind).ย Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the coconut cream.
- Serve hot, topped with your choice of garnish.
Slow Cooker Directions:
- To the slow cooker, add the ghee, vegetables, and uncooked chicken.ย Top with hot sauce, chicken broth, and seasonings.
- Cook on "low" for 6 hours.ย When finished, remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks.
- Using an immersion blender*, blend the soup until smooth (I leave a few chunks of veggies behind).ย Return the chicken to the pot and stir in the coconut cream.
- Serve hot, topped with your choice of garnishes.
Notes
- I use an immersion blender because it’s easy & convenient.ย If you don’t have one- no worries!ย Transfer all (or half) of the soup into a large blender and blend until smooth.ย You can do this in batches if needed.
- Another note on blending–ย I blend the soup until about “halfway smooth”.ย I like it a little chunky with some potatoes & veggies left to bite into.ย If you blend it all, it will be a little thicker than mine, but still delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1806mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Iron: 3mg
47 Comments
Britt
November 6, 2017 at 3:22 pmDoes this soup have a cocunutty taste at all? I'm such a weirdo and hate cocunut so I'm always nervous with the addition of cocunut anything? Thanks!
Carol Daniel
April 14, 2023 at 3:05 amI used almond milk instead of coconut milk and it was yummy
Jessie B
November 6, 2017 at 11:51 pmHi Britt! I don't taste any coconut, because of all the hot sauce! But if you are really sensitive, you could go for "light" canned coconut milk instead of full fat. A little less creamy, but also less coconut meat so it would *taste* less like coconut! ๐
Candice Packer
December 6, 2017 at 12:48 amI just made this for dinner and it was FABULOUS! For those of you that might be worried about using the bone broth or the coconut, neither of those tastes stand out. This will become one of our go-to meals!
Elsa Richbourg
December 18, 2017 at 5:53 pmI just saw this recipe on Whole30 recipes on Instagram and I want to make this tonight! As for the hot sauce, I have kiddos so not sure if I should omit the hot sauce or can I substitute with anything else? Thanks!
Jessie B
December 18, 2017 at 6:14 pmYay Candice!!!
Elsa: You could add just a little bit of the hot sauce & taste from there. It would just have a yummy creamy flavor without it!! Add some extra garlic or spices if you need!
Yvonne M
December 19, 2017 at 12:51 amI just made this in my InstantPot and it is amazing! Starting a Whole30 on 1/1 and this will definitely be made multiple times in that 30 days.
Elsa Richbourg
December 19, 2017 at 2:02 amJust made this and it is SO good!!!! This soup will definitely be in our weekly rotation! I omitted the hot sauce because of my kids, but that didn't stop the husband from slicing up jalapenos and adding dashes of hot sauce. He loved it!
Jessie B
December 19, 2017 at 6:26 amMaking my day, Yvonne & Elsa!! Love that you enjoyed it! And Elsa, love that you made it work for the kids AND your husband!
Jeanette Barlow
December 22, 2017 at 3:06 amI just made it and itโs delicious!!! I used 1/2 a cup of Franks Buffalo sauce and 1/4 cup of the Franks Red Hot sauce! It was delicious!
Mary McDowell
December 24, 2017 at 5:30 pmJust finished a 50 min run and 1.5 hours chipping ice off the driveway. This recipe popped up as I am trying to warm up and I am definitely making this for lunch today!! So excited!!!
lindzybinz
December 30, 2017 at 4:39 pmHi Jessie!
I love your blog and insta!!! So fantastic!!!
About how many servings does this make?
Jessie B
December 30, 2017 at 4:45 pmHi!! So happy to have you here! I would say about 6! Depends on how big your bowl is though ๐
Maryn Pryor
December 31, 2017 at 6:57 pmDo you think you could make this in the Instant Pot? Any conversion tips?
Christina Rios
January 1, 2018 at 1:32 aminstead of coconut cream, can sweeten condensed milk work or heavy cream?
lindzybinz
January 6, 2018 at 4:24 amThis is FANTASTIC! I made a double batch when hosting a family dinner while on the Whole30 – they all LOVED it and asked for the recipe! Even my 2 year old loved it! Def going to be a staple in our house!
Judy
January 6, 2018 at 7:22 pmHi, sounds good. Do you use cooked chicken or does the chicken cook while simmering ? Thanks !
Jessie B
January 6, 2018 at 7:30 pmIt cooks while simmering!
Rebecca
January 7, 2018 at 2:45 amHas anyone tried it with compliant Almond Milk instead of coconut milk?
K. Sinnott
January 7, 2018 at 2:59 pmHi! Any Instant Pot Conversion Tips? Really want to make this soup…thanks!
Jessie B
January 7, 2018 at 3:30 pmHey everyone! I've added slow cooker AND Instant Pot directions! Hope that helps!!
Anonymous
January 7, 2018 at 7:06 pmThis looks great! Is there any way to get nutritional information for this recipe? Thanks!
Silvana Schar
January 8, 2018 at 3:18 amI am making the soup right now and the house smells amazing! Have you ever not blended the soup? I am thinking of leaving it chunky. Thoughts?
Jessie B
January 8, 2018 at 3:28 amFor nutrition information, I use the My Fitness Pal Nutrition Calculator! You can plug in any recipe and it's more accurate since you're putting in the exact ingredients you use.
And Silvana- you could totally do that! I just like the thick, creaminess some blended potato gives it. But it would be tasty either way! Enjoy!!
Unknown
November 2, 2018 at 11:12 pmDo you have stove top directions for this recipe?
Brittany Kellum
January 13, 2018 at 9:06 pmDo you think this recipe would freeze well?
Lindsay Manzella
January 14, 2018 at 5:38 pmJust made this. It was amazing!
robyncal
January 14, 2018 at 7:53 pmMaking this for dinner, the pics are mouthwatering-cant wait!
Victoria Coffey
January 15, 2018 at 1:37 amI canโt wait to make this tomorrow in the instant pot. I was curious To know if the cubed potatoes are peeled.
homemadesocks
January 21, 2018 at 4:54 pmThis is an absolute FAVORITE!! Cannot tell you how many times I have made this since I first found it. Originally for Whole 30 but is now mainstream, even the hubs loves it! Game day today and it is simmering as I write ๐ Thank you!!
Kendall Bishop
January 24, 2018 at 1:14 amWow! I made this for the first time today and I can tell you it is going to be a staple in our household! What an amazing recipe!!!
Jess M.
January 27, 2018 at 7:46 pmI made this a few days ago and it was excellent. It gets even better when you eat it a few days later. I just had to go stock up on coconut cream so I can make a double batch tomorrow and this will forever be in my meal rotation. Many many thanks! #blessed
Bryan
January 29, 2018 at 9:41 pmIs there a substitute for potatoes in this recipe?
Maggie H.
March 3, 2018 at 12:58 amYum! My husband and I love this – I'll probably have to double it next time. So easy in the Instant Pot. It definitley has a KICK. I mixed 2 hot sauces (Franks and a local variety). Thank you, Jessie!
Jenna
September 18, 2018 at 5:50 pmI just made this last night to round out my first week of my very first Whole30 and it was divine!! I have already sent the recipe to many friends! I could not find Frank's Red Hot at any of the groceries near my office (in NYC, what the heck?) so I found a Whole30 approved hot sauce at Whole Foods that came in different spice intensities. I went with the medium and it did not compromise the flavor at all! I made 4 servings and saved an additional 4 small mason jars of the broth which I froze – who knows what I may need them for, but it was too good not to save! Thanks Jessie!
Jessie B
November 2, 2018 at 11:15 pmYes- see "Stovetop Directions" under the ingredients list. It's the first set of directions, above slow cooker and instant pot. ๐
Unknown
January 14, 2019 at 7:36 pmHow many calories per serving?
Carrie
April 10, 2020 at 10:18 pmSooo yummy, my husband and I love this recipe!
Jessie B
April 13, 2020 at 11:45 pmYay!! One of our favs too. So happy you both enjoy!
Cortney
April 13, 2020 at 7:45 pmJust the right amount of spice and unbelievable creamy flavor. This is a JustJessieB fav in our house ๐
Virginia's Kitchen
July 26, 2020 at 1:58 pmThis is a staple in our house and we make it weekly all year round. I have made a few modifications (like using frozen veggies and adding sweet potato and some cherry tomatoes) to use what I typically have on hand. Either way, this soup is amazing and you cannot mess it up. I am so thankful Jessie shared this one with us. This freezes well and using the kitchen aid mixer to shred the chicken makes this recipe a easy meal prep lunch or dinner.
CAPulsifer
October 27, 2020 at 8:58 pmAgree about using the mixer to shred the chicken. Works like magic! I have some โnot too spicyโ and โ I donโt love coconutโ people in my house. Last time they ate it with the coconut so clearly itโs subtle. I used the immersion blender on the onion before I cooked it for the โI donโt like onion piecesโ people in my house lol. Tonight Iโm adding celery (using the immersion blender and leaving it partially blended) and I will try evaporated milk and see how that goes. Seems hard to mess this recipe up.
Jack
November 21, 2020 at 8:37 pmFantastic. Finally cooling off in Southern California and this made for an incredible starter to dinner last night. Thank you Jessie!
Shannon star
January 4, 2021 at 12:58 amBest soup ever! Everyone loves it. Day 3 of my Whole30 and I made this trusty recipe. Reminded me how yummy healthy food is!
Lauren Johnson
January 7, 2021 at 3:29 amSo delicious! Perfect for a cold night. Made it for my parents who are very new to the whole30 world and they loved it!
Sarah Dee
September 15, 2021 at 11:14 pmLove, love, love! Thanks!
Carol Daniel
April 14, 2023 at 3:09 amThis recipe was so good! My husband is not a soup Love her and he really like this recipe/soup