Making chili is one of our family's favorite dinners. It's super easy to make and, if you make enough, you can eat it over a few days to minimize future cooking. You can also make chili recipes with a variety of meats. Below are the meats you can use in chili recipes.
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- Key Takeaways
- What type of meats can be used in chili?
- Chili Recipes Sorted by Meat Type
- Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
- Mexican Chicken Chili Casserole Freezer Meal
- Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe
- Chili recipe with Ground Chicken
- Easy Turkey Chili Recipe {Freezer Meal, Make Ahead, DF, GF}
- White Turkey Chili Recipe
- Delicious Zucchini White Chili Recipe
- Amazing Texas Chili Recipe
- Quick Sunday Chili
- Keto Spicy Chili Recipe in Slow Cooker
- Brisket Chili Recipe
- Short Ribs Recipe
- FAQs
Key Takeaways
- Chili recipes are a family favorite and can be made with various meats for versatility.
- Meat options for chili include chicken breast, ground turkey, beef chuck, and brisket.
- The article shares favorite chili recipes categorized by the type of meat used.
- Ground turkey and beef chili recipes are highlighted for their ease and flavor.
- For unique variations, the author suggests trying ground chicken, brisket, and short ribs in future recipes.
What type of meats can be used in chili?
Chicken boneless skinless breast
Ground turkey
Chicken boneless skinless thighs
Beef chuck
Ground chicken
Brisket
Ground beef
Short ribs
Now that you know what type of meat you can use in your recipe. Today, we are sharing our favorite chili recipes categorized by the meat list above.
Finding the right chili recipe for your family can take some time. While I usually stick to the easy-to-find meat options, I will definitely try the ground chicken, brisket chili, and short ribs chili recipes in the future. I do not have these variations on the blog, so I shared some from popular publications here. =)
Keep in mind that the recipes below usually serve four to six. If you want to double it, please adjust the recipe accordingly.
Note: The recipe titles below in CAPS are from Sabrina's Organizing Blog.
Chili Recipes Sorted by Meat Type
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Chili
Boneless, skinless chicken breast chilies are lighter and shred when cooked for a while. Below is one recipe from our site.
Slow Cooker Chicken Chili Recipe
An easy slow cooker chicken chili recipe you can make now and enjoy tonight for dinner.
Mexican Chicken Chili Casserole Freezer Meal
This chili is an easy Freezer Meal option for busy weeknights.
Chicken Thigh Boneless Skinless Chili
Chicken thighs have extra fat, so they come out nice in a chili dish. I do find that they separate easily into pieces while cooking for a while.
Chicken Chili Instant Pot Recipe
This easy Instant Pot chili recipe is perfect for those cold winter nights.
Chili recipe with Ground Chicken
Ground chicken may not be easy to find. You may have to look for it. Below is a recipe I found on the Taste of Home website if you do find it.
Easy White Chicken Chili from the Taste of Home website
Ground Turkey Chili
As you can see, we love ground turkey! So much so, I made THREE recipes over the years. All of them are delicious and super easy to make.
Easy Turkey Chili Recipe {Freezer Meal, Make Ahead, DF, GF}
Easy Turkey Chili Recipe that can easily be frozen for future use.
White Turkey Chili Recipe
Easy White Turkey Chili recipe you can make on your stovetop!
Delicious Zucchini White Chili Recipe
Great and easy stovetop cooking dish. It is finished in less than an hour.
Beef Chuck Chili Recipes
I never used beef chuck to make beef chili before 2004, when we visited friends in Maine. They had some great recipes; I just had to get it and make it my own.
Amazing Texas Chili Recipe
Easy and delicious Texas Chili Recipe with no beans. This recipe can be doubled and eaten half now and half later.
Quick Sunday Chili
It is an easy and quick Sunday chili recipe that tastes like it has been stewing for hours.
Ground Beef Chili Recipes
Of course, ground beef is very common for chili. I found that adding a bit of fat prevents slow cooker (affiliate) recipes from drying out. When I used lean, I had to add more fat so it wouldn't dry out.
Keto Spicy Chili Recipe in Slow Cooker
A very spicy chili that is low carb, too!
Brisket Chili Recipe
Below is the recipe I found in a magazine.
Texas Beef Brisket Chili from Bon Appétit Magazine
Short Ribs Recipe
I found this recipe.
Julie's Texas-Style Chili with Beer
FAQs
It depends on your taste and time. Ground turkey and ground beef are the easiest and most flavorful for weeknights. Beef chuck, brisket, and short ribs work well when you want a heartier, slow-cooked chili.
Yes! Boneless skinless chicken breast makes a lighter chili that shreds nicely after simmering. Boneless skinless thighs have more fat, so they stay juicy, though they break apart easily.
It is. Ground chicken can be harder to find, so you may need to check a few stores. It works especially well in white chicken chili.
Add a little fat. Lean ground beef needs extra fat to stay moist during long cooking times.
Most recipes serve four to six. If you want leftovers or a bigger crowd, double the recipe and adjust the ingredients accordingly.
Absolutely. Chili keeps well in the fridge, which makes it a great way to cook once and eat for a few days.
Ground turkey and ground beef. They cook quickly, need no shredding or trimming, and are easy to find.
I hope these chili recipes give you ideas for what to eat for dinner this week. Feel free to share your favorite ones below. I would love to hear from you.
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