40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (2024)

Warm yourself up this winter by making these delicious chili recipes. Best of all, they really aren’t a lot of effort to make!

40 Tasty Chili Recipes

Enjoy these easy Chili recipes. To view the full instructions for any of the recipes, please click on the link below each image.

1.Slow Cooker Tailgate Chili

Slow Cooker Tailgate Chili is the perfect chili for feeding a crowd or watching the game!

Simple, full of flavor and easy to make and take!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (1)From:slowcookergourmet.net

2.Slow-Cooker Three Bean Chili

This Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili recipe also happens to be vegetarian, and EASILY vegan if you skip the sour cream and cheese garnish. You’re probably thinking say what?

It’s so warm, comforting and and delicious, it doesn’t even need meat. All right you guys, bust out that slow cooker!!!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (2)From:aberdeenskitchen.com

3.Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

Our family’s favorite chili! This Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili is super easy to make and full of rich, cozy flavors. Total soul-warming comfort food!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (3)From:thegardengrazer.com

4.White Bean Chicken Chili

White bean chicken chili simmered in a crockpot with whole roasted jalapenos, tender beans, corn, and lean chicken breast. This recipe is fantastic if I don’t say so myself!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (4)From:jessicagavin.com

5.Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Chili

A simple and tasty creamy slow-cooked chicken enchilada chili. No cream of “x” soups needed!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (5)From:chelseasmessyapron.com

6.Creamy Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili

This creamy white chicken chili is made super easy in your slow cooker! Creamy with plenty of spice, it’s the perfect companion on a chilly night!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (6)From:thechunkychef.com

7.Queso Chicken Chili

This creamy and delicious Queso White Chicken Chili is the perfect bowl of comfort. Grab a bowl of this and enjoy some TV for a perfect night in!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (7)From:lydioutloud.com

8.Clean-Eating Turkey Chili

I love healthy, clean eating recipes and I wanted to share one of my favorite quick clean eating meal ideas – this clean eating turkey chili recipe that you can make in your slow cooker!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (8)From:dearcrissy.com

9.Cincinnati Chili

Deliciously hearty, this Cincinnati Chili is a unique chili recipe served over spaghetti and topped with cheese, onions or beans or a combination of the 5!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (9)From:tornadoughalli.com

10.Healthy Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Chili

Sweet potato ground turkey chili is a healthy and quick gluten free dinner recipe that is full of black beans, corn, and lots of chili flavor!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (10)From:evolvingtable.com

11.Buffalo Chicken Chili

This Buffalo Chicken Chili features all the flavors of your favorite finger food in a spicy chili. It’s a healthy, hearty way to enjoy buffalo wings in a new way!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (11)From:platingsandpairings.com

12.Butternut Squash Chili

This Butternut Squash Chili is made for all those chilly evenings. Gather the family around the table and warm up with a delicious bowl of this hearty and healthy dinner.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (12)From:chewoutloud.com

13.Award-Winning Texas Chili

In all honesty this is my all time faovirte chili recipie and its always a go to when I dont know what to cook for dinner!

This is has always been a family favorite. Its a very simple and cheap meal to make.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (13)From:lifewithgraceblog.com

14.Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Chili Recipe

Slow cooker Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Chili Recipe, a rich and tangy chili, yet easy on your waistline. Perfect for new year resolutions!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (14)From:aspicyperspective.com

15.20-Minute Texas Style Chili

This Texas style chili is bursting with meat and spice and only takes 20 minutes to come together. Perfect for game days or an easy weeknight family dinner!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (15)From:houseofyumm.com

16.Slow Cooker Beef Chili

An easy, classic slow cooker beef chili that takes no effort at all and is a perfect winter meal your family will love for dinner or for a game day treat!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (16)From:dinnerthendessert.com

17.White Bean Sausage Chili

Pork sausage and white beans in a seasoned broth, finished off with both cream and sour cream for a delicious, hearty chili the whole family will love.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (17)From: letsdishrecipes.com

18.Spicy Crock Pot Chili

There’s nothing better than a good crockpot chili recipe. You get the ingredients prepped, throw it all in the crock pot and by the time everyone is home from their day you have a wonderful batch of chili on the table in a matter of minutes!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (18)From:dadwithapan.com

19.Loaded Slow-Cooker Chili

This recipe is fool proof because you cut up peppers and onions and dump all of the ingredients into the slow cooker!

Just shop, cut, dump, and slow cook! Five hours later, you have a delicious, filling meal to serve those hungry guys.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (19)From:noplatelikehome.com

20.Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

Crock Pot White Chicken Chili is a gluten-free, hearty and healthy crock pot recipe. You’d never guess it’s low-fat, too!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (20)From:iowagirleats.com

21.Crock Pot Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili

Crock Pot Paleo Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili! This beanless chipotle chili recipe is healthy but hearty, with an extra kick of spice!

Made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your fridge! An easy whole 30 and paleo friendly chili made in the crock pot so you can be ready to serve with little effort.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (21)From:cottercrunch.com

22.Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili has the perfect amount of spice, a smooth creamy base, lots of tender chicken, and takes only 10 minutes to prepare.

Be ready to win chili contests and hand out the recipe because this is the best chili you’ll ever make!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (22)From:mamagourmand.com

23.Bill’s Chili (The World’s Best Chili)

This beef chili is fully loaded with both ground beef and stew beef, plus bacon and plenty of “secret spices”. Plus it makes enough to feed a crowd.

Let it simmer all day on the stove, or get it ready and keep it warm in a crockpot for a tailgate party. Then get ready to enjoy a bowl of comfort food because your new family favorite homemade chili will be what we know as Bill’s Chili.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (23)From:cupcakesandkalechips.com

24.Sweet & Spicy Slow-Cooker Chili

Glenn’s Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Chili is unlike any chili we’ve eaten before!

One bite into it – and it starts out quite sweet thanks to the addition of brown sugar, plus some bourbon and brown sugar-flavored canned baked beans. Then a very spicy kick takes over – and your taste buds won’t know what hit them! (In a good way of course!)

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (24)From:afamilyfeast.com

25.Easy Stovetop Pale Ale Chili

Pale Ale Chili is a hearty and easy to make game day chili made with pale ale beer that is perfect for football season.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (25)From:homemadeinterest.com

26.One-Pot Chili Mac & Cheese

One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese – two favorite comfort foods come together in this super easy, one-pot dish that the whole family will go crazy for!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (26)From:bellyfull.net

27.Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

My favorite thing about this chili is that it’s cooked in the slow cooker, so all I have to do is throw all the ingredients in in the morning and by the evening my house smells amazing and dinner is ready!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (27)From:iwashyoudry.com

28.Pumpkin Chili

Pumpkin Chili is extra hearty with a delicious sweetness and earthy undertone that takes chili to a whole new level of good. The perfect way to knock off the chill and satisfy hungry bellies.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (28)From:tidymom.net

29.Frank’s Game Day Buffalo Chicken Chili

Football season is in full swing and I have the perfect recipe that combines two game-day favorites in one – Frank’s Game Day Buffalo Chicken Chili.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (29)From:homeandplate.com

30.Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

A family favorite made healthier, and so easy too! No cream of chicken soup or seasoning packets

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (30)From:lovelylittlekitchen.com

31.Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Jamaican Jerk Chicken Chili with Plantain Chips. This set-it-and-forget-it shredded chicken chili takes island flavor straight to your bowl.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (31)From:hostthetoast.com

32.Family Favorite White Chicken Chili

This white chicken chili recipe is so hearty, creamy and full of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors. It’s absolutely delicious and I dare you to eat just one bowl!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (32)From:scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com

33.Taco Ranch Chicken Chili

You’ll love this taco ranch chicken chili that cooks in the slow cooker all day!

Tender chicken loaded with vegetables, beans, and plenty of flavor. Only a few pantry staple ingredients is all you need for a satisfying dinner that is so comforting. Be sure and load it up with all your favorite toppings.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (33)From:togetherasfamily.com

34.Simple Classic Chili

A no-frills recipes for a simple classic chili. Made with lean beef, two different kinds of beans, and a whole lot of heartiness, this classic chili is perfect on its own or mixed into cheese for a yummy queso dip.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (34)From:certifiedpastryaficionado.com

35.Thick and Hearty Homestyle Chili

Chili is the perfect winter warm-up meal, right?! This is the best we have ever eaten.

I know, everyone says that about their favorite recipe but I swear this is the ONE.

It’s not a loose soup, it’s thick, chunky and loaded with rich flavor certain to please the entire family.

It’s also perfect for game day gatherings. A one pot, easy meal that can easily feed a crowd.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (35)From:dontsweattherecipe.com

36.Cornbread-Topped Skillet Chili

It’s all completely approachable, cozy, and just perfect for weeknights or weekends when you want a satisfying meal to warm you up. Let me know if you try it!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (36)From:sallysbakingaddiction.com

37.Instant Pot Chicken Pumpkin Chili

Instant Pot Chicken Pumpkin Chili is a quick and easy chili recipe to bring in the Fall season!!

Since this pumpkin chili recipe is made in the Instant Pot you can enjoy your healthy, dairy-free, and gluten free dinner recipe in a fraction of the time.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (37)From:evolvingtable.com

38.Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili

This Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili recipe is so easy and filling. It’s the perfect quick meal the entire family will love, made with ingredients commonly already found in one’s pantry!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (38)From:allergyfreealaska.com

39.Chili Mac

Remember your childhood and enjoy a warm and filling meal. Perfect for those cool days ahead!

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (39)From:thecountrycook.net

40.Beef & Chorizo Chili

This easy and healthy one-pot ground beef and chorizo chili is a great dish to enjoy this Cinco de Mayo…or anytime! Recipe for homemade fresh chorizo is included.

40 Easy Chili Recipes To Keep You Warm This Winter - The Daily Spice (40)From:tastyeverafter.com

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FAQs

What spices are good in chili for heat? ›

Spicier chili: to make chili even spicier, don't remove the ribs or seeds from the jalapeño. You can also add hot sauce, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes or dice up another hot chili pepper. I recommend trying the recipe as stated and letting the flavors sit for a few hours before adding additional spice.

What can I add to chili to make it amazing? ›

Elevate your chili recipe by adding an extra layer of flavor. Cocoa powder, bacon, cinnamon, ground coffee and tomato paste will all add a rich sweet & salty flavors that are sure to surprise and delight.

Can you make chili ahead of time? ›

To make it spicier, add cayenne pepper or add hot sauce to taste. Can chili be made ahead of time? Absolutely! Chili actually tastes better the next day as the flavors have had time to meld.

What to bring to a chili potluck? ›

What goes with chili for a potluck? For a potluck, consider bringing along cornbread muffins, a big bowl of tortilla chips with guacamole or salsa, or a crisp coleslaw. Desserts like chocolate cake or strawberry icebox cake are sure to be crowd-pleasers.

What is the most important spice in chili? ›

Most Common Chili Spices. Cumin, Chile Powders, and Paprika are the most common spices in chili followed by garlic, onion, coriander, Mexican oregano, and bay leaves. These ingredients can be combined to create a savory and well-balanced pot of top notch comfort food.

What adds the most flavor to chili? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

What does cinnamon do for chili? ›

Much like adding chili powder and other common chili spices, cinnamon is a super versatile spice that adds warmth without the heat to Firecracker chili.

What liquid is best for chili? ›

Chili cooks low and slow, so you need enough liquid to tenderize the meat and keep everything from drying out. That liquid should also add flavor to the chili, so use chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or beer.

What is my chili missing? ›

Sometimes after a long simmer, your chili will taste wonderful be maybe missing one little thing you can't figure out. Try a tad bit of vinegar or a squeeze of lime! The acidity in vinegar & limes bring a good roundness to the pot and binds all the flavors together.

How do you keep chili warm all day? ›

Slow Cooker or Chafing Dishes

For hot vegetables, sauces, stews, and soups, a slow cooker or chafing dish may be used on the low setting to keep the food warm. Similar to an oven, if you plan to store foods for longer than an hour, you may notice a change in texture or taste.

When to add canned beans to chili? ›

You know the saying, “save the best for last?” To keep your beans nice and plump, add them about 20 minutes before you finish cooking. This will give them plenty of time to impart that perfectly seasoned chili flavor to your recipe without overcooking.

Can I leave chili in the crockpot on warm overnight? ›

So here's the verdict when it comes to chili food safety: You can leave it in the slow cooker for hours after it's done cooking if the cooker is set to the “low” or “keep warm” setting.

What side dishes go well with chili? ›

Baked potatoes and chili is a classic combination that everyone loves. Chili also pairs well with baked sweet potatoes, roasted potatoes, potato wedges, fries, and more.

What drink pairs well with chili? ›

For instance, if your chili is beefy and heavy on red peppers, a full-bodied red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot would be the best choice, but if your chili includes lighter ingredients like chicken and white beans, look for a white wine with bright acidity like Pinot Gris or Chardonnay.

What to serve at a chili party? ›

Best Side dishes and finger foods to serve with chili
  • cornbread.
  • Potato skins.
  • Baked potatoes.
  • TACOS.
  • Cinnamon rolls.
  • Salad.
  • Grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • NACHOS.
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What spice adds heat but no flavor? ›

Cayenne pepper powder is pretty flavorless and adds heat.

What spices make things hot? ›

Dried spices like cayenne and red pepper flakes are a couple common ways to make your meals hotter. You can season your dishes from start to finish and incorporate the spice into your dish in multiple ways. Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce is another common ingredient to make your food a bit spicy.

What herb is best in chilli? ›

Best Herbs And Spices For Chilli Con Carne
  • Smoked paprika. Smoked paprika is an essential spice in any chilli recipe. ...
  • Ground cumin. It's hard to imagine Mexican chilli con carne without cumin. ...
  • Garlic powder. ...
  • Onion powder. ...
  • Oregano. ...
  • Marjoram. ...
  • Ground coriander. ...
  • Chilli powder.

How do you balance chilli heat? ›

Sweet Defeats Heat

Adding something sweet to a too-spicy dish is another great way to reduce spiciness. A sprinkle of sugar or honey should do the trick. Or add a touch of sweet ketchup. If it's a tomato-based sauce, stir in a little more tomato sauce and maybe a touch of sugar.

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