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    Spice Up Game Day with These 17 Must-Try Chili Recipes

    Published: Feb 8, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Game day isn’t just about the big plays—it’s about the big flavors, too! And let’s be real, nothing hits the spot like a warm, hearty bowl of chili while you’re cheering (or yelling at the ref). Whether you like it spicy, smoky, meaty, or packed with veggies, there’s a chili here that’ll have everyone going back for seconds. So grab a bowl, pile on the toppings, and let’s make this game day the tastiest one yet!

    Chili With Chocolate

    A bowl of chili topped with sour cream.
    Chili With Chocolate. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    Chili with Chocolate and Kahlúa, a combination that is smooth and spicy with flavors that keeps you coming back for more.
    Get the Recipe: Chili With Chocolate

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    A bowl of chili made in a slow cooker topped with cheese and sour cream
    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Southern Cincinnati Chili Fixed Your Way

    A close-up of a hearty chili recipe served over pasta, topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped red onions, sliced jalapeños, and fresh parsley.
    Southern Cincinnati Chili Fixed Your Way. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Southern Cincinnati Chili has a unique flavor and it’s served over pasta. Add toppings your “way” and enjoy chili the way the Buckeyes do or add pimento cheese for a Southern flare.
    Get the Recipe: Southern Cincinnati Chili Fixed Your Way

    Short Rib Chili Without Beans

    Three bowls of beef chili next to a soup ladel.
    Short Rib Chili Without Beans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    A hearty chili with short ribs braised in beer and slow cooked on the stove for a “stick to your ribs” chili with so much flavor without beans.
    Get the Recipe: Short Rib Chili Without Beans

    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    A person holds a blue bowl of creamy chicken chili, a favorite among slow cooker recipes, topped with shredded cheese, corn, and herbs and garnished with a lime wedge. A spoon rests in the bowl, with fresh cilantro in the background.
    Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

    Sweet Potato Chili Recipe Without Beans

    A bowl of chili with sweet potatoes with a spoon
    Sweet Potato Chili Recipe Without Beans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chili with sweet potatoes has all of the big flavors, not only sweet potatoes but pumpkin puree. It comes together in just 30 minutes!
    Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Chili Recipe Without Beans

    Chili With Acorn Squash

    Chili with Acorn Squash
    Chili With Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chili with Acorn Squash recipe using ancho and pasilla peppers. A fun and delicious choice for game day.
    Get the Recipe: Chili With Acorn Squash

    Chicken Chili A Healthy Chili Or Soup

    Chicken Chili A Healthy Chili Or Soup. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chicken Chili is just what you need to get through game day. While healthy and easy to make with simple basic ingredients, it is still one of my favorites.
    Get the Recipe: Chicken Chili A Healthy Chili Or Soup

    Instant Pot Chili With Dry Beans

    Instant Pot Chili With Dry Beans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Creating chili in the Instant Pot gives you great flavors in just 1 hour. You can enjoy this homemade version with dried beans or use your favorite recipe. It’s so good, you may never go back the slow method.
    Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Chili With Dry Beans

    Black Bean And Beef Chili

    Black Bean And Beef Chili. Photo credit: Smells Like Home.

    This black bean and beef chili is THE PERFECT chili for every Super Bowl gathering, from tailgating and game days to snowy weekend meals with friends.
    Get the Recipe: Black Bean And Beef Chili

    Smoky Turkey Chili With Black Beans

    Smoky Turkey Chili With Black Beans. Photo credit: Peel with Zeal.

    An easy to make ground turkey chili recipe with black beans and chipotle peppers and smoked paprika. Gluten-Free. Dairy-Free.
    Get the Recipe: Smoky Turkey Chili With Black Beans

    Green Chili Chicken

    A bowl of soup with chunks of chicken, white beans, avocado slices, lime wedges, and cilantro—perfect for game day chili recipes. A spoon and napkin rest nearby, with fresh cilantro and lime on small plates beside the bowl.
    Green Chili Chicken. Photo credit: Create Kids Club.

    Green chili chicken is a 20-minute meal using leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. A one-pot recipe your family will love.
    Get the Recipe: Green Chili Chicken

    5 Ingredient Chili Recipe

    5 Ingredient Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    This easy 5 ingredient chili recipe is a super comforting dish that is packed with flavor and requires only 30 minutes of your time.
    Get the Recipe: 5 Ingredient Chili Recipe

    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

    Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes–hearty, filling, and full of flavor from beans, tomatoes, chilis, peppers, and sweet potatoes!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potatoes

    Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Chili

    Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Chili. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Chili with tender beef, beans, and bold spices. Perfect for a hearty, flavorful meal that’s easy to make and always satisfying!
    Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chunky Beef Chili

    No Bean Chili Recipe {Low Carb!}

    No Bean Chili Recipe {Low Carb!}. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This No Bean Chili Recipe is a hearty, healthy, low carb dinner, filled with turkey and tons of vegetables! So good with cheese and guac!
    Get the Recipe: No Bean Chili Recipe {Low Carb!}

    Savory Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

    Savory Ground Turkey Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Learn how to make the best ground turkey chili in your Crock Pot. A classic, timeless recipe that’s fool-proof and delicious!
    Get the Recipe: Savory Ground Turkey Chili Recipe

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