Healthy Chili Recipes

These are the best healthy chili recipes clean eating. Some for your crock pot, slow cooker or instant pot. All of them delicious!

When most of us think of chili, we think of beef and beans made in a huge stock pot.  However, there are many different methods to make chili and a plethora of other ingredients one can choose to use.  Choose between chicken, turkey, beef or pork then add your favorite topping

We've gathered up some healthier but delicious versions of this comforting classic dish that use a tasty variety of ingredients to please your palate and warm you from the inside out. 

Why You'll Love these Healthy Chili Recipes:

One-Pot Simplicity: Minimal dishes, maximum payoff, everything simmers in a single pot.
Meal-Prep Gold: Big-batch friendly; leftovers taste even better the next day.
Customizable Proteins & Veggies: Turkey, chicken, beef, or plant-based, bean-forward or bean-free, with plenty of peppers and veggies.
Diet-Friendly Options: Naturally gluten-free with easy dairy-free, paleo, and low-carb variations.
Big Flavor, Smarter Swaps: Fire-roasted tomatoes, warm spices, and umami boosters (chipotle, cocoa, lime) without added sugar.
Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Ready: Set-it-and-forget-it methods for busy weeks.
Freezer-Friendly: Portion, freeze, and reheat for effortless future dinners.
Toppings Bar Flexibility: Think cilantro, scallions, pickled onions, lime, and Greek yogurt for a lighter finish.

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1

Pork Chili with Butternut and Kale

This pork chili with butternut and kale is a hearty, one-pot meal made with savory ground pork, tender squash, beans, and leafy greens.

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2

Easy Instant Pot Chili

This easy Instant Pot chili is a simple, comforting dinner made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and classic chili spices.

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3

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Crockpot White Chicken Chili is a delicious white chili that is full of tender chicken, sweet corn, and black beans.

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garlicandzest.com

Tomatillo Turkey Chili

This easy turkey chili with white beans recipe is our go-to for game days and cool nights. A big pot of Dutch oven chili with ground turkey, tomatillos, green chiles and jalapenos will feed a crowd.

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5

cottercrunch.com

Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili

Make this gluten-free, bean-free chipotle sweet potato chili recipe in the slow cooker or on the stovetop for a quick, weeknight dinner!

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6

paleoglutenfree.com

Cauliflower Chili

Paleo and whole30 chili made with cauliflower. Full of flavor, healthy, and satisfying. The kind of home-cooked meal that makes you all comfy inside. Recipe can be made ahead and frozen.

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7

cleanplatemama.com

Southwest Chicken Chili

This creamy and flavorful southwest chicken chili is loaded with protein and veggies. A satisfying meal made with chicken, spices, and a medley of beans.

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8

eatfreshglow.com

White Bean Chicken Chili with Cauliflower

Warm up with a bowl of creamy white bean chicken chili with cauliflower! This easy one-pot recipe is perfect for chilly nights.

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9

oursaltykitchen.com

Chili Con Carne with Roasted Peppers

This recipe for chili con carne is a rich and bone-warming addition to your cold weather rotation. It's a paleo and Whole 30 compliant crowd-pleaser!

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More Dinner Recipes:

• Chicken Teriyaki
• Ground Beef And Broccoli
• Paprika Chicken
• Pan Seared Pork Chops

Did You Make One Of Healthy Chili Recipes?

If you made one of these yummy recipes that we rounded-up for you - please let us know in the comments how it turned out! If you have any improvements or other awesome recipes of your own - let us and other readers know as well!

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