12 Comfort-Filled Chili Recipes Made for Cold Weather
When the weather turns cold, nothing hits the spot like a warm, comforting bowl of chili. These 12 recipes are packed with rich flavors, hearty ingredients, and just the right amount of heat to warm you from the inside out. Perfect for cozy nights, game days, or make-ahead meals, each chili is easy to love and even easier to serve. Grab a spoon and get ready for comfort in every bite.
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!
Best Ever Meaty Mushroom Chili
Nothing beats a big, bowl of chili with a slice of cornbread drenched in honey on a chilly, wet day! We’ve had a lot of that kind of weather lately, and this Meaty Mushroom Chili has been keeping my family fed, happy and warm!
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Sweet Potato Chili
This slow cooker vegetarian sweet potato chili provides a healthy and tasty substitution for the typical meat-based meal with all the flavors of a classic chili, but with one slight twist. The sweet potatoes add a colorful heartiness that will leave you questioning why you haven’t tried this before.
Vegan Pumpkin Chili
Nothing beats a hearty bowl of vegan pumpkin chili on a cool fall or winter day! This recipe combines the rich flavors of pumpkin purée with the savory, spicy depth of classic chili. Whether you’re a chili enthusiast or just looking for a new comforting meal to add to your repertoire, this one-pot dish will hit the spot!
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.
Easy Peach Whiskey Chili
This homemade chili recipe is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day! Fresh peaches, plenty of spices, and a splash of whiskey lend a flavorful twist to this classic ground beef chili.
Beef Chili
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Beef Chili, filled with smoky flavor, kidney beans, and a rich sauce. This classic dish is perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Chili
This Slow Cooker Chili is savory, has a little heat, and lots of layered flavor. The ground turkey, two cans of beans and spices creates a heartiness and balanced flavor without heaviness.
Summer Chili
Use vegetables from the farmer’s market in this comforting Summer Chili with turkey. This healthy vegetable chili with summer squash is ideal for a summer evening.
Mom’s Green Bean Chili
This fun Green Bean Chili is an easy one pot meal that’s kid friendly too!
Italian Sausage Chili Without Beans
Cozy up this fall with a warm bowl of our Italian Sausage Chili. This no bean chili with Italian sausage and beef is rich and meaty, with just the right amount of heat. We love to serve it with our Gluten Free Cornbread. Plus it’s made in just over 30 minutes!
Sweet and Spicy Chili
Award-winning sweet and spicy chili recipe! Petite tomatoes and small beans keep all of the family happy. This chili recipe has been winning chili cook-offs for over 20 years.
