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Who doesn’t love a warm and cozy chili recipe? Everything in one bowl, whether it’s made in the slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the stove! It’s the best way to warm up in the chilly months of the year. If you’re looking to cozy up to a bowl of chili, these chili recipes have got you covered!
cozy chili recipes
If you love cozy chili recipes, let me just tell you that you are in the right place. This is round up of the best cozy chili recipes out there!
As the temperatures drop and stay cold throughout winter, there’s nothing better than a hearty bowl of chili. In this roundup we will be exploring a variety of chili recipes. From classic beef chili to bison chili, chili without beans to inventive ways to use chili, each recipe promises warmth and flavor.
Chili is always my happy place, no matter what time of year it is. The smell of the onions cooking on the stove. Watching the chili simmer as the flavors of chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, and more fill the air. It’s my favorite comfort food!
These classic chili recipes cater to whatever tastes you prefer! This is what makes them perfect for family dinners, game nights, or any occasion where you crave a bit of chili goodness. Get ready to ladle up a steaming bowl of comfort!
Short on time? Make this chili seasoning recipe for quick weeknight meals!
Instant Pot Chili
Instant Pot Chili is packed with beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices for the easiest, most flavorful recipe any night of the week. Ready in just 30 minutes, you get that slow simmered flavor you love, in much less time thanks to the pressure cooker. Easy to customize and perfect for busy weeknights!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili is THE fall comfort food you need to turn to this season. Full of pumpkin, warming spices, and ground turkey, this is a lightened up chili that you won’t be able to get enough of. It tastes like a bite of fall in every spoonful!
Spicy Taco Chili
Spicy Taco Chili is how you get your taco fix in a bowl of warm, spicy comfort! Familiar taco seasoning flavors cook with beef and beans, making it an easy meal that you will love to serve up all season long. It’s also fantastic for serving over a baked potato.
Instant Pot Carne Asada Chili
Instant Pot Carne Asada Chili is rich and hearty, making it perfect for cold winter days or anytime you are craving classic comfort food. The carne asada flavor comes through in every meaty bite of this beef chili recipe!
Slow Cooker Queso Chili
Slow Cooker Queso Chili is creamy, cheesy, and oh-so perfect for dinner tonight. This easy chili recipe is packed full of yummy Southwest flavors with corn, black beans, peppers, and savory beef in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili
Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili is a comforting, flavorful soup that you will want to warm up with every night. The combination of chicken, green chiles, and beans with cream cheese and heavy cream makes for a variety of textures with just the right amount of spice. Plus it’s all made in the slow cooker, so it’s the easiest recipe ever!
Chipotle Chili
Chipotle Chili is a smoky simple meal that can be made on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot! No matter how you prepare it, this spicy dinner is one that screams for your favorite chili toppings. It’s the best chili recipe!
Tikka Masala Chicken Chili
Chicken Tikka Masala Chili is a wonderful mash up of one of my favorite Indian dishes and my favorite soup – chili. Served up with warm naan, the deep and rich flavors in this chili are a comfort on those few chilly nights we still have left this winter. Top it off with a dollop of plain yogurt and the creamy chili becomes your new favorite winter comfort food!
Ground Turkey Chili
Savory Ground Turkey Chili is a lean and flavorful alternative to traditional beef stew, ensuring all the chili love without the extra fat.
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili Recipe features shredded chicken, creamy chicken broth, salsa verde, and the richness of cream cheese.
Chili Cornbread Pot Pies
Experience the warmth of winter favorites combined in these Chili Cornbread Pot Pies. Hearty beef chili meets slightly sweet homemade cornbread for individual servings of comfort on cold evenings.
Texas Sized Chili Bar
Having a party? You need this guide to make the ultimate Texas Sized Chili Bar! Featuring an award-winning Texas chili recipe, you’ll find everything you need to host a chili bar in this post.
No Bean Dutch Oven Chili
If you don’t like beans, here is a no bean option of Dutch Oven Chili that doesn’t lack in flavor. This recipe marries the richness of Italian sausage, the smokiness of bacon, and a medley of spices for a classic fall favorite that’s perfect for a chilly evening.
Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili
Enjoy a fuss-free and comforting Slow Cooker Whole30 Chili, a bean-free recipe with a ton of flavor. This chili recipe is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo featuring the delightful combination of spices and sweet potato.
Chili Dogs
Kick off game day with Hot Dog Chili Sauce, a quick and delicious football food ready in just 20 minutes or simmering away in a slow cooker during the big game. It’s perfect for topping off those chili dogs!
One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
With Chili Mac and Cheese, you get the best of both worlds! It is a hearty fusion of beef chili and mac and cheese in one pot, ready in 30 minutes!
Instant Pot Bison Chili
Treat your family to Instant Pot Bison Chili, a hearty and healthy stew with ground bison, beans, tomato sauce, and spices. The recipe is ready in under an hour with minimal effort.
Chili Con Carne with Dark Chocolate
This Tex-Mex dish is a combination of chili and meat, with the luxurious addition of dark chocolate. It’s a unique recipe that everyone will love.
Three Bean Chili
The layers of flavor in Three Bean Chili make it a hearty and delicious family meal featuring ground beef, a variety of beans, chiles, and tomatoes.
Shiner Bock Beer Chili
Warm up your winter nights with Hearty Shiner Bock Beer Chili, a comforting twist on classic beef and beer chili. The mixture highlights the spicy-sweet notes of chili en adobo and the rich flavor of a well-loved lager.
my favorite tools for chili recipes
When it comes to must-have tools for cooking chili, there’s a few that I always have around.
If your recipe calls for browning meat and/or cooking down vegetables, I like to use a Lodge cast iron skillet! You’ll see this most often for recipes that are made in the slow cooker. Of course, if you are making it on the stovetop, a dutch oven is ideal! Don’t forget the wooden spoon to stir everything together.
To prep all your ingredients, pull out your sharpest chef’s knife and cutting board.
My preferred appliance for cooking chili, whether pressure cooking or slow cooking is an Instant Pot Duo or Instant Pot Pro. I will take any appliance that has more than one function!
If you prefer, you can always use a slow cooker instead of an Instant Pot or the stovetop method.
Don’t forget that you can store leftover chili in the refrigerator, but chili freezes well too! I like to make a double batch to freeze the extras for a random night. It’s so nice to look to the freezer for a meal that’s already made!
just one more thing…
If you want to spice any of these recipes up, add some cayenne pepper! Don’t forget to season any recipe with salt and pepper to taste after everything simmers over medium heat.
For when you have leftover chili, be sure to whip up this super simple chipotle chili cheese dip!
I personally like to top my chili off with plenty of Frito’s (hey a gal likes what she likes!) and a dollop of sour cream. Bread is also a wonderful option for dipping. This overnight no knead bread is a tasty and easy option! If you prefer biscuits, whip up a batch of spicy jalapeño cheddar biscuits or flaky honey butter biscuits.
If you are looking for even more soup/stew inspiration for these chili months, check out the entire list of soup and stew recipes here!
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