12 Chicken Chilis That Are Hearty Without Being Heavy
Craving comfort food without the heaviness? These 12 chicken chili recipes deliver all the cozy, hearty flavors you love while keeping things lighter and satisfying. Packed with lean protein, bold spices, and wholesome ingredients, each bowl is filling without feeling overindulgent. Get ready to enjoy chili that warms you up and leaves you feeling good.
White Bean Chicken Chili
This creamy, filling White Bean Chicken Chili is loaded with protein and all the fall comfort you could possibly want! Easy to prep and great for leftovers, this is a recipe you’ve got to try!
Black Bean Chicken Chili
This black bean chicken chili with quinoa is a healthy meal for dinner or lunch. It is made in one pot and loaded with proteins and fiber.
Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Chili Recipe (25 minutes)
Salsa Verde Chicken Chili is for you if you are craving a comforting chicken chili with great flavor and a unique twist! This easy dish is made with salsa verde, a tomatillo-based green sauce, giving it a bright, tangy flavor that your whole family will love.
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
Hot wings meet chili in this warming Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili recipe. A simple chili recipe with chicken, beans, celery, and hot wing sauce.
Keto Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Comfort food doesn’t mean you have to spend all night in the kitchen! This cream cheese chicken chili is hearty but also light in carbs. Tender chunks of chicken, creamy cream cheese and diced chilies packs a kick in every bite! Serve with diced avocado for the perfect meal.
Healthy White Bean Chicken Chili
Using pre-seasoned white chili beans from S&W Beans makes this recipe super quick and full of flavor. I added butternut squash and kale to make it an extra-healthy one-pot meal.
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. Hearty, satisfying, and packed with nutrients, this easy-to-make recipe is bound to become a year-round, family favorite. Plus, cooking in a Dutch oven means less mess and more time to relax!
Chicken Chili Verde
This Chicken Chili Verde is tangy, spicy, and oh so hearty. It’s just what you need to warm you up on a chilly day.
Quick and Easy Queso Chicken Chili
Everyone in the family from young to old will love this Queso Chicken Chili!
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken Chili is the perfect easy recipe for a cold day. Chicken, vegetables, and beans are slow-cooked in the crock pot for a simple, comforting meal.
Five Bean Chicken Chili
This chicken chili has a sweet heat that will keep you coming back for more! Full of nutritious flavorful beans.
Crockpot Creamy White Chicken Chili
This Slow Cooker Creamy White Chicken Chili with cream cheese, Sriracha and lime is a cozy soup with a kick! Less than 15 minutes of prep for this comforting and easy soup that is a hearty meal the family will love!
