30 chili ideas (some classic, some with a little attitude)
Chili is the kind of meal that doesn’t mess around. It simmers away, fills the house with a great smell, and rewards you with a hearty bowl at the end. Add a spoon, maybe some bread, and you’re set.
Turkey Chili with Pumpkin
Ready in just 55 minutes, this turkey pumpkin chili is a hearty dinner packed with flavor. It is rich, comforting, and sure to be a hit at the table. Get the recipe: Turkey Chili with Pumpkin
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Hearty and healthy chili chock full of beans and two different kinds of meat. The slow cooker makes this comfort food almost effortless. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
Chicken Queso Chili
This chicken queso chili is packed with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and just the right amount of spice. Perfect for game day or any get-together, it’s easy to make with pantry staples, plus salsa and queso for that rich, cheesy kick. Get the recipe: Chicken Queso Chili
High Protein Healthy Chili Mac
This healthy chili mac packs in protein and comfort in every bite. It’s a cozy, easy dinner that hits all the nostalgic mac and cheese vibes in a lightened-up version. Get the recipe: High Protein Healthy Chili Mac
Ground Beef Chili Without Beans
This ground beef chili without beans is thick, hearty, and pure comfort in a bowl. Quick and easy, it uses simple seasonings for a bold, Texas-style flavor that’s perfect for weeknights or game day. Get the recipe: Ground Beef Chili Without Beans
Chicken Chili
This homemade chicken chili is packed with Mexican spices, green chilies, tomatoes, and chili beans for bold, comforting flavor. Two secret ingredients take it over the top, making it a crowd-pleaser for weeknights or gatherings. Get the recipe: Chicken Chili
Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat
Craving Wendy’s chili without leaving home? This Instant Pot copycat is made with simple pantry staples and comes together in under an hour. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Wendy’s Chili Copycat
Meatball Chili
This meatball chili takes everything you love about classic chili and gives it a fun, hearty upgrade. It’s bold, cozy, and the kind of recipe you’ll probably make on repeat. Get the recipe: Meatball Chili
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Slow cooker buffalo chicken chili brings the spicy kick of buffalo wings into a hearty, protein-rich chili. It’s a cozy, flavorful meal that works for game day, cold nights, or whenever the craving hits. Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Vegetarian Chili with Butternut Squash
This lentil chili with roasted butternut squash is a hearty and comforting recipe packed with flavor. With kidney beans and warming spices, it makes a filling meal that’s worth the extra effort. Get the recipe: Vegetarian Lentil Chili with Butternut Squash
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili
This creamy buffalo chicken chili is a twist on classic white chicken chili, with just the right amount of spice and tang. Rich, creamy, and addictive, it’s about to become your new favorite weeknight chili. Get the recipe: Creamy Buffalo Chicken Chili
Three-Bean Chili
Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavourful three-bean chili! Packed with a medley of kidney, black, and pinto beans, this hearty dish is not only a protein powerhouse but also a time-saving hero, ready to grace your table in just 25 minutes. Get the recipe: Three-Bean Chili
Chili Mac
This ground beef chili mac and cheese is a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy. It’s a one-pan dish with dairy-free options, making it super customizable. Get the recipe: Chili Mac
Healthier Chili Cornbread Casserole
Why bake cornbread on the side when you can bake it right on top of your chili? This healthier chili cornbread casserole combines a hearty, saucy chili base with buttery cornbread for a cozy, one-pot comfort meal. Get the recipe: Healthier Chili Cornbread Casserole
Coconut Lime White Bean Chicken Chili
This coconut lime white bean chicken chili is a fun, tropical twist on a classic favorite. Healthy, dairy-free, and easy to make in a slow cooker, this dish is bright, flavorful, and seriously tasty. Get the recipe: Coconut Lime White Bean Chicken Chili
Sweet Potato Chili (Stovetop or Slow Cooker)
Fall is here, and this vegetarian sweet potato chili is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Hearty, wholesome, and packed with flavor, it’s even better piled high with cheese, cilantro, avocado, or sour cream. Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Chili
Stove Top Chili
This stove-top chili is a hearty, flavor-packed classic with tender ground beef, beans, and a rich, spiced tomato base. Simmered to perfection, it’s perfect for family nights or game day, topped with fresh spring onions. Get the recipe: Stove Top Chili
Easy Vegan Chili
Whether you’re craving comfort food or trying to eat more veggies, this easy vegan chili has you covered. Whole foods, plant-based, and free of oil, gluten, and refined sugar, it’s hearty, flavorful, and totally satisfying. Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Chili
Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner
Looking for a meal the whole family will actually enjoy? This easy chili mac skillet dinner is simple to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to have everyone going back for seconds. Get the recipe: Easy Chili Mac Skillet Dinner
30-Minute Ranch Chicken Chili
This ranch chicken chili comes together in under 30 minutes and hits all the hearty notes. Made with shredded chicken, white beans, green chilies, and a hint of ranch, it’s a stew you’ll make on repeat. Get the recipe: 30-Minute Ranch Chicken Chili
Spicy Texas Chili
This Texas chili, aka Texas Red, is pure comfort in a bowl. Slow-cooked beef simmers in a smoky chili pepper sauce for something different than the average bowl of chili. Get the recipe: Spicy Texas Chili
Hearty Beef Chili
This hearty beef chili works for everything from game day to a cozy night in. Use ground beef, stew meat, or a mix of both. Whatever you’ve got. It’s warm, rich, and exactly what you want for a potluck. Get the recipe: Hearty Beef Chili
Healthy Pumpkin Chili
This healthy pumpkin chili is a cozy, autumn-approved favorite stew. Packed with wholesome ingredients and big flavors, it’s the kind of comfort your family will gobble up. Get the recipe: Healthy Pumpkin Chili
Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili
This slow cooker Whole30 chili is hearty, comforting, and filled with the sweetness of sweet potatoes and warm spices. It’s bean-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo, making it a cozy option that works for many diets. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili
5-Ingredient White Chicken Chili
This 5-ingredient white chicken chili is cozy, simple, and surprisingly satisfying. Tender chicken and creamy white beans come together in a quick stove-top chili that tastes like comfort food. Get the recipe: 5-Ingredient White Chicken Chili
Award-Winning Chuck Roast Beef Chili
Making an award-worthy chili is serious business, especially during contest season when everyone’s gunning for the top prize. This tender, flavor-packed beef roast chili is rich, hearty, and totally worthy of a winning title. Get the recipe: Award-Winning Chuck Roast Beef Chili
Venison Chili
This hearty venison chili swaps ground beef for ground deer, simmered with beans, veggies, and warm spices for a new version of the classic. It’s a one-pot wonder that practically cooks itself. Get the recipe: Venison Chili
White Bean Chicken Chili
Easy, comforting, with a bit of heat, this chicken chili is packed with protein from chicken and white beans. It’s the ultimate cozy weeknight win that’s ready before you know it. Get the recipe: White Bean Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili
Slow cooker chipotle chicken chili is cozy, smoky, and full of flavor with tender chicken and rich tomatoes. This dump-and-go recipe makes it easy to enjoy a warm, satisfying bowl. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Chili
Veggie Chili
This healthy veggie chili is loaded with six vegetables, three kinds of beans, all simmered in a spicy tomato sauce. So hearty and flavorful, you won’t even miss the meat. Get the recipe: Veggie Chili