Nothing beats a bowl of chili on a cold day and we’re sharing 42 Chili Dinner Ideas the whole family will love!
A large pot of hearty homemade chili simmering on the stove is the best thing to come home to after a long day.
Can you smell those delicious aromas in the air? We’re talking chili powder, garlic powder, bell pepper, and more!
Whether it’s game day, for a chili cook-off, or just because you crave a hearty meal, finding the BEST chili recipe has never been easier.
Each of these great chili recipes use simple ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store. We promise there is a traditional chili recipe here for everyone!
What Can I Serve With Chili For Dinner?
There are a number of side dishes or topping ideas you can serve with your classic chili recipe main dish! Try serving your bowl of chili with:
- Tortilla chips
- corn chips
- sour cream
- green onions
- french fries
- hot dogs
- sweet potato fries
- onion rings
- cornbread
- tex mex salad
Can I Freeze Leftover Chili?
Good news! Chili freezes very well. After cooking your favorite chili recipe, let the cooked chili cool to room temperature for best quality. Transfer your pot of chili to air-tight containers, glass jars or freezer-safe bags (double bag the freezer bags to avoid leakage and freezer burn). Freeze for up to six months for best results.
Let’s get to these delicious chili dinner ideas! Which easy homemade chili recipe are you excited to try first? We know you’re going to love them!
Slow Cooker Warm Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
Here is my version of Kristi’s famous Chili Cheese Dip. I know that you will love it as much as I do!
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The BEST Instant Pot Chili (Dump and Go Recipe)
Our Mom's Chili is the perfect fall soup recipe. We would have it for dinner every single Halloween and it's a tradition we've kept with our own families.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chili Recipe
This Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Chili is full of rich flavor and so easy to make!
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Creamy Chicken Chili Recipe
This creamy chicken chili is thick and has a little kick to it! It is easy to make and very delicious
Instant Pot Ground Turkey and Pumpkin Chili Recipe
A hearty and healthy dish with a secret ingredient: pumpkin puree! The pumpkin makes it so creamy and adds a lot of health benefits!
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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili Recipe
The creamiest chicken chili you will ever have! This is a family favorite.
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Instant Pot No-Bean Chili with Ground Beef Recipe
Filled with veggies, our Instant Pot no-bean chili with ground beef is a perfect family recipe.
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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chili Recipe
Prepare this slow cooker cream cheese chili recipe to enjoy some of the best chicken chili you can make!
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Chili Mac Skillet Recipe
This Chili Mac Skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for those nights when you need a dinner in a hurry. From start to finish, it’s ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Instant Pot Ground Turkey Taco Chili Recipe
A tasty spin on chili with this delicious Instant Pot ground turkey taco chili recipe. It has all the wonderful ranch, chili, beans, and taco flavors that everyone loves.
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Wendy’s Copycat Chili Recipe
Look no further for the best Wendy’s copycat chili recipe! Full of meat, beans, and the perfect blend of spices, you won’t find a better copycat recipe that is as close to a match to Wendy’s chili recipe.
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Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Chili Recipe
Quick and easy Instant Pot BBQ chicken chili is a family dinner recipe everyone will love! It is a hearty chili filled with delicious beans and peppers, and plenty of spices.
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Instant Pot Cream Cheese Chili Recipe
Just throw your frozen chicken breasts and other ingredients into your Instant Pot and you will have an amazing dinner in a matter of minutes!
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Slow Cooker Texas Chili Recipe
This Slow Cooker Texas Chili may be a little different than you're used to! We've added beans and tomatoes for a filling and delicious soup. You can't go wrong with chili on a cold day!
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Mom’s Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
Our Mom's Slow Cooker Chili is the perfect fall soup recipe. We would have it for dinner every Halloween and it's a tradition we've kept with our own families.
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Mom’s Crockpot Chili Recipe
This Crockpot or Slow Cooker Chili is going to change your life. It is so simple to make, smells absolutely amazing all day long as it cooks, and is so easy.
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The Best Homemade Chili Recipe
The Best Homemade Chili (in our opinion) made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, peppers and other seasonings for a flavorful meal everyone will love.
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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili Recipe
Change up your slow cooker recipes with this flavorful Buffalo Chicken Chili! Dump the ingredients in the crock pot for an easy and flavorful meal.
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Skinny Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe
With only 6 common ingredients, this Skinny White Bean and Chicken Chili to so easy to make! It only takes 20 minutes from start to finish to make this healthy chili.
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Southwest Ground Turkey Chili Recipe
This Southwest Ground Turkey Chili is a fall and winter favorite.
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Turkey and Chipotle Chili Recipe
Chili lover or not, you are going to go crazy over this recipe. You will not believe how delicious it is.
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Shepherd’s Pie Chili Recipe
This Shepherds Pie Chili is a simple dish that has given Shepherds Pie a delicious twist.
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Skinny Slow Cooker White Bean Chicken Chili Recipe
With only 6 common ingredients, this Skinny White Bean and Chicken Chili to so easy to make! It only takes 20 minutes from start to finish to make this healthy chili.
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The Best Classic Chili
The Best Classic Chili – This traditional chili recipe is just like mom used to make with ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.
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Classic Chili
Hearty, filling, and versatile, chili is a staple comfort food for very good reason. If you’re looking for the most classic version to come home to after a long day, then this is the recipe for you.
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Best Beef Chili
The best chili recipe you’ll ever eat is right here! Our classic beef chili is made with ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, homemade chili seasoning, and our secret ingredient – a little maple syrup.
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Easy Chili Recipe
This classic chili recipe is easy to make on the stovetop or in the Slow Cooker! This savory chili sauce is loaded with juicy ground beef, beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and the best flavor enhancers.
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Easy Homemade Chili
Homemade chili is delicious and goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans.
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Chili Charcuterie Board
Serve an Epic Chili Dinner Board; a tasty Chili Charcuterie Board served with a favorite chili recipe, toppings, cornbread, chips, and more.
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The Best Chili Recipe
The Best Chili Recipe is one that is loaded with beef and beans and absolutely full of flavor… just like this one! Chili is hands down one of my husband’s favorite meals (and I love it because it’s easy to make)!
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BEST EVER CHILI RECIPE
This is the best chili recipe, if I do say so myself! This classic beef chili is the perfect blend of meaty richness simmered with hearty vegetables and warming spices. It’s a delicious, and comforting one-pot meal that will have the whole family begging for seconds.
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World’s Best Chili Recipe
This is the world’s best chili recipe! It is a contest winner, total crowd pleaser and the best chili recipe on the internet. It is packed with flavor, texture and color. Make it for your next gathering, large or small, and you will get rave reviews.
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Simple, Perfect Chili
A simple, perfect chili recipe from Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman
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Chili mac (ground beef recipe)
Easy Homemade Chili Mac and Cheese loaded with beans is the ultimate casserole, ready and on the table in less than 30 minutes!
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The Best Sunday Chili
This is the BEST Sunday Chili! Beef, bacon, tomatoes, chopped veggies, beans, and spices – it’s a cozy weather weekend essential!
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Homemade Vegetarian Chili
It’s freezing cold outside, and has been for days. All I want to eat is cozy comfort food like this vegetarian chili recipe. It’s my favorite, and leftovers taste even better the next day
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The Best Chili Recipe
Congratulations, you’ve found the actual BEST Chili Recipe! It’s won dozens of cook-offs and is about to knock your socks off. Made with bacon (and the option to omit bacon if needed) and ground beef and simmered on the stove for just 30 minutes, this is my family’s go-to cool weather comfort food.
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Betty Crocker Chili
The beans! The spices! The meat! When it comes to homemade Chili, what's not to love? With a myriad of flavorful ingredients and just four simple steps, it's no wonder this is known as our best Chili recipe.
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6 ingredient lazy day chili
This Easy Chili Recipe is quick, simple, and delicious! You only need 6 ingredients, including ground beef, beans, chili seasoning, broth, and salsa (my secret ingredient for convenience). This flavorful homemade chili is always a hit, and a cozy dinner will be on the table in just 30 minutes!
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Homemade Chili
This simple homemade chili recipe combines beef and beans with a robust tomato sauce and spices and simmers away to create the perfect comfort food. It’s an easy, delicious, homemade meal that is ready in just half an hour.
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Easy Beef Chili Recipe
This easy ground beef chili recipe is made with beans, and a homemade blend of chili seasonings. Make it on the stove, slow cooker, or instant pot.
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