Hearty, Spicy & Delicious ~ Best Chili Recipes To Warm You Up
There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of chili to warm you up from the inside out.
🌶️ From Classic to Creative: Chili Recipes You’ll Love
Whether you love it spicy and bold or mild and hearty, chili is one of those dishes that brings everyone together—perfect for game days, cozy weekends, or busy weeknights when you want something satisfying and full of flavor.
From meaty classics to vegetarian twists, every version tells its own delicious story.
This roundup features the best chili recipes to suit every taste and occasion. Whether you prefer slow-cooked, stovetop, or instant pot versions, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to fill your bowl with rich, comforting goodness all season long.
White Chicken Chili
White Chicken Chili – one of our all-time favorite chili recipes! Make sure you add all the fresh toppings and cozy up with a nice, big bowl of this cozy white bean chicken chili. Perfect for a family dinner or serving a crowd – everyone will love it! Go to recipe.
Instant Pot Creamy White Bean And Turkey Chili
This easy white bean turkey chili recipe is a great way to reinvent Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. But, it’s great anytime of year, made with cooked turkey breast or rotisserie chicken. The best part? It uses the instant pot so the chili tastes like it’s been cooking for hours, but in reality it’s ready in a fraction of the time. Go to recipe.
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Chili
This Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Chili is so delicious and easy to make. It’s packed with bacon, beans, chicken, and plenty of smoky chipotle flavor that tastes warm and comforting on a cold day! Go to recipe.
Crockpot White Chicken Chili
Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a delicious white chili that is full of tender chicken, sweet corn, and black beans. This easy chili recipe is perfect for a winter day, a game day, or any time you are looking for a flavorful and easy dinner. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This White Chicken Chili hits all the right Fall notes: warm, creamy, and packed with flavor. Go to recipe.
Dutch Oven White Chicken Chili
Warm up with comfort in a pot! This Dutch Oven White Chicken Chili is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly evenings. Go to recipe.
Dutch Oven Chili With Beef & Bacon (One-Pot Meal)
This easy and comforting Dutch Oven Chili is loaded with smoky bacon, tender beef, beans, and warm spices for a rich and satisfying one-pot meal! Let it simmer low and slow for the perfect cozy dinner that’s even better the next day. Go to recipe.
Beef Chili (with copycat French’s Chili-O Seasoning)
Everyone needs a go-to chili, and this one is my best chili recipe. To flavor the chili, I make my own seasoning inspired by the chili seasoning packet of French’s Chili-O seasoning. This hearty homemade chili has mostly pantry ingredients that I always keep on hand. Go to recipe.
The Best Chili Recipe
This hearty homemade chili is one of my all-time favorites. Loaded with ground beef, smoky bacon, and tender beans simmered in a rich, flavorful tomato base, it’s hands-down the best chili I’ve ever made. Everything comes together in a single pot, making it perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or casual get-togethers. Go to recipe.
Hearty Beef And Sausage Chili Recipe
A delicious meal ready in just 45 minutes. This beef and sausage chili is packed with bold flavors that are rich, satisfying, and the ultimate comfort food. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe
This turkey chili is a lighter, leaner choice, but it’s still packed with delicious flavor and texture. Made in the slow cooker, this easy comfort food has a robust, earthy, and spicy taste. Go to recipe.
Smoky Vegetarian Chili With Beans
It has a smoky, deep flavor and crisp-tender veggie crunch to keep even the most discerning chili critic happy. It’s loaded with protein and fiber and makes a hearty, filling vegetarian dinner perfect for the Mediterranean diet. Go to recipe.
Pork And Beef Chili
In the colder months, there is nothing quite as comforting as cozying up with a bowl of warm, hearty chili. Our Pork and Beef Chili is a twist on traditional beef chili, and makes for the perfect easy weeknight or game day meal. The combination of smoky spices and beans come together to create a balanced and flavorful dish just waiting to be topped with extra cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Go to recipe.
Ultimate Hearty Steak Chili Recipe with Ground Beef
This delicious, hearty chili packed with rich flavor will quickly become your favorite chili recipe. It is a family friendly recipe and is perfect when you want something that is slow cooking with minimal maintenance. This great chili recipe is packed with nutrients and is versatile because you can add any of your favorite toppings. Go to recipe.
Instant Pot Turkey Chili – A Turkey Leftovers Recipe
This Instant Pot Turkey Chili is a delicious white chili recipe, perfect for using up leftovers. It’s a soul-warming dish made with shredded turkey, white beans, green chilies, and earthy flavors from cumin and oregano. Go to recipe.
Easy Green Chicken Chili Recipe
This green chicken chili is loaded with flavor, with chunks of tender chicken simmered in a tangy verde sauce, beans, and the perfect spices, so comforting. The recipe includes both stovetop and slow cooker instructions. Go to recipe.
Texas Chili Recipe
This Texas chili recipe is authentic, meaty, just the right amount of spicy, and not a chili bean in sight. Learn how to make your own Texas chili. Go to recipe.
The Best Refried Bean Chili
This is the best refried bean chili recipe! Loaded with beans and tasty ground beef, this delicious chili is bursting with flavor and warmth. The best part? It’s ready in about 30 minutes. Go to recipe.
Crockpot Beef Chili
This slow cooker beef chili is the ultimate comforting meal, made even better with a surprising secret ingredient! Go to recipe.
Wendy’s Chili Copycat Recipe
This Wendy’s chili recipe is hearty and flavorful with beef, beans and veggies. When the fast food cravings hit, this copycat recipe is easy to make at home. Go to recipe.
Wendy’s Chili Recipe Copycat 2
When the weather starts to get cooler and you seek more comfort food, Wendy’s Chili is about as comforting as it gets. This budget-friendly recipe has so many uses, freezes well, is perfect for meal prep, and can be made to serve your family or a large crowd. Go to recipe.
Ground Chicken Chili
This Ground Chicken Chili recipe is flavorful, satisfying, and quick and easy to make using everyday pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners and your weekly meal prep. Go to recipe.
Slow Cooker Habanero Chili
This Slow Cooker Habanero Chili is a bold, flavor-packed dish with hearty meats, fiery peppers, and rich spices for the ultimate spicy kick. Go to recipe.
Freezer-Friendly Beef Chili
This is a hearty, make-ahead beef chili loaded with vegetables, spices, and broth that you can portion and freeze for easy reheating. Go to recipe.
Chili Mac
An easy, delectable one-pot Chili Mac made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, and a perfect blend of spices, all covered with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. This hearty meal is great for big appetites and is one of our go-to fall and winter comfort food recipes. Go to recipe.
Best Damn Chili Ever
Hearty, flavorful, and bold, Best Damn Chili Ever is the kind of chili that wins every time. Go to recipe.
Best Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
My slow cooker turkey chili is thick, hearty, and just spicy enough. The slow cooker and my secret tricks make this comfort food effortless. Go to recipe.
Black Bean Quinoa Chili
Black Bean and Quinoa Chili is a plant-based, gluten-free, whole-food, one-pot meal packed with protein, loaded with bold flavors, and has just the right amount of spice to warm you up. Go to recipe.
Crockpot Chili
This version leans into comfort food territory with ground meat, black beans, sweet corn, and a tomato base. It’s made for the slow cooker, offering a hands-off method that delivers deep flavor and a cozy texture. Go to recipe.
Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Hearty pumpkin chili with beef, root vegetables, and smoky bacon. A cozy, flavor-packed one-pot meal perfect for game day or weeknights. Go to recipe.
Cowboy Chili (Best in the West Chili)
If you love a filling meal, this cowboy chili is packed with beans, vegetables, and tender beef. It’s bold, flavorful, and sure to become a new favorite. Go to recipe.
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
The proud winner of multiple chili cook-offs, this Turkey Sweet Potato Chili is your new go-to for a hearty and incredibly flavorful meal. With lean ground turkey, sweet potatoes, and black beans, it’s packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it both nutritious and delicious. Go to recipe.
The BEST Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Nothing beats a warm bowl of chili, especially in the cooler months! This Slow Cooker Chili is super easy to throw together, and simmered low and slow for 5 hours! A quick and easy make-ahead meal that makes tons of leftovers! It’s freezer-friendly as well, and perfect for other fun foods like nachos and chili dogs. This easy, kid-friendly chili recipe will make weeknight dinners a breeze! Go to recipe.
Chili Cornbread Casserole
This One-Skillet Chili Cornbread Casserole is our new Fall family favorite! Hearty beef-and-bean chili simmers on the bottom while fluffy jalapeño cheddar cornbread (with just a touch of honey!) bakes on top. It’s got all the cozy flavor of two classics in one easy dish, plus, plenty left over for tomorrow! Go to recipe.
Beef Chilli Pie
This chilli pie features a rich beef chilli topped with soured cream mashed potatoes and cheesy nachos. Go to recipe.
Chipotle Veggie Chili
Not only does this recipe for chipotle Veggie Chili hit you with a wide array of balanced flavors, but there is a surprise hint of citrus added toward the end – lime juice. Go to recipe.
Spicy Sweet Potato Chili with Pineapple
A vibrant, flavor-packed vegan chili that balances sweet potato and pineapple with spicy undertones — hearty, warm, and full of texture. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for those days when you want a comforting, plant-based bowl that surprises your palate. Go to recipe.
🍲 Cozy Comfort in Every Bowl
A great chili recipe is more than just a meal—it’s comfort, community, and a little bit of spice all simmered together. No matter which version you try, each one is hearty, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite.
Save this roundup—it’s the perfect collection for cool nights, casual gatherings, or anytime you need a little warmth and comfort.
Here’s to simmering pots, full bowls, and chili nights that bring everyone together.
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