Best Chili Recipes, From Slow Cooker To Cincinnati

Many of us have a certain image in our heads when we think about chili. You might be picturing beans, ground beef, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. But depending on what region of the country you are in, chili will look and taste different. However, there is one thing chili will always be no matter where you go — a warm and hearty dish for you and your family to enjoy during a cool fall or winter night. Here are some of the best chili recipes you can make at home.

Although this might not be your typical chili because it's made with white beans, the many ingredients in this recipe spice it up to make it a satisfying dish.

For the Pork and White Bean Chili recipe, click here.

This one-pot meal is for the nights you are craving chicken Parmesan but do not want to go through the hassle of making the complicated dish. It will still come out as a delicious chicken recipe for a busy weeknight. 

For the Chicken Parm Chili recipe, click here.

Slow cookers are always a nice option to make sure you get a tasty home-cooked meal. Just toss all your ingredients in your slow cooker and let it do the work.

For the Slow Cooker Chili recipe, click here.

If you have any leftover pasta, this slow cooker chili option is perfect for you to make for your family.

For the Slow Cooker Chili Beef 'n Pasta recipe, click here.

If you are expecting a crowd for game day, this chili dish will get the job done. 

For the Chicken Chili with Black Beans and Corn recipe, click here.

When made in your Instant Pot, this dish will not only be quick and easy to make but also perfect for those sticking to a vegetarian diet.

For the Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili recipe, click here.

This warm chili is served at Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears — the most popular NFL team in Illinois. It's perfect if you're trying to keep yourself warm during the cold winter months.

For the Bears Chili recipe, click here.

You get three times the beans with this dish. The recipe calls for a mix of black beans, kidney beans and Great Northern beans.

For the Three Bean Chili recipe, click here.

Spooky season is coming, and with that in mind, why not make as many pumpkin meals as you can? This dish doesn't take long to prepare and is perfect for when you are done trick-or-treating.

For the Turkey Pumpkin Chili recipe, click here.

This Midwestern dish can be served with spaghetti and grated cheese topped over it. 

For the Cincinnati Chili recipe, click here.

This chili is vegetarian, but it's still packed with flavor and protein.

For the Three Bean Vegetarian Chili recipe, click here.

If you are trying to get rid of ingredients you already have in your pantry, this beef chili is perfect, and it won't take long to make.

For the Instant Pot Beef Chili recipe, click here.

If it has Texas in the title, you know it's going to be different. This Texas chili recipe is made with no beans, which is one of the weirdest fun food facts about Texas. 

For the Texas No-Bean Chili recipe, click here.

You can use your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving to make this meal. It'll warm you up quickly because it's easy to prepare and cook. 

For the Leftover Turkey Chili recipe, click here.

With just 10 minutes of preparation, you can have this chili recipe on your dinner table. One of the best slow cooker chicken recipes, it's filled with proteins and the beans cook beautifully in the slow cooker.

For the Slow Cooker Chicken and Bean Chili recipe, click here.

If you are tired of having the same takeout pizza from your favorite pizza chains, make this dish that combines pizza and chili. 

For the Easy Chili Pizza recipe, click here.

Chilli is an unexpected ingredient that goes well with pasta. This dish is very easy to prepare and can be a simple weeknight dinner for your family. 

For the Hearty Chili Roni recipe, click here.

You can score with this chili recipe. It has only six ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make, meaning you can have it on your dinner table in no time. 

For the Touchdown Chili recipe, click here.

Nothing special about this dish — it's just a classic American recipe your family will love. 

For the All American Chili recipe, click here.

Unlike your typical ground beef chili, this dish instead calls for chicken. Nonetheless, it will still satisfy your taste buds.

For the White Chicken Chili recipe, click here.

In just a couple of quick steps, you can have this chili recipe on your dinner table in minutes without having to put in too much effort.

For the Weeknight Chili recipe, click here.

The addition of tortilla chips in this chicken chili recipe makes the dish an ideal meal for you and your guests to enjoy on a game day.

For the Tortilla Chicken Chili recipe, click here.

You'll get a fair share of chicken with this chili recipe. The name of this dish keeps true to its word by including huge pieces of chicken. 

For the Chunky Chicken Chili recipe, click here.

Not all chilis are spicy, but this one is. It calls for a healthy helping of chili powder. 

For the Spicy Quick Fix Chili recipe, click here.

Pull out your cast-iron skillet for this chili recipe. The skillet sauce adds robust flavors to chili in one easy package.

For the Skillet Sauce Chili recipe, click here.

Liven up the flavors of your typical chili with traditional Korean ingredients such as soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger and ground red pepper.

For the Korean BBQ Chili recipe, click here.

Because it's Texas-style, there are no beans in this chili. There is an interesting ingredient, however: unsweetened cocoa powder. It will add a new dimension to your chili. 

For the Texas Style Cocoa Chili recipe, click here.

If you're trying to live a gluten-free lifestyle, this is the chili for you. 

For the Gluten-Free Chicken and Corn Chili recipe, click here.

Most times, chili is anything but white. But with the ingredients included in this recipe, it will come out that way. 

For the Southwest White Chili recipe, click here.

This chili has some Mexican-inspired ingredients that make it a quick and easy one-pot dinner for your family to enjoy. If you feel like your chili could use a side dish to really make it a meal,  here are some easy salad recipes your family will love. 

For the South of the Border Chicken Chili recipe, click here.

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