Published 9/26/2023 If you love our healthy buffalo chicken or buffalo chicken wrap, this buffalo chicken chili recipe is for you! This is a fun twist on chicken chili and features the best buffalo flavors. Ready in under an hour in the Instant Pot, this chili recipe is a great option for busy weeknights, game day, or Sunday dinners. It’s packed with protein and veggies and fun to top with traditional buffalo chicken dips!
What You Need for Buffalo Chicken Chili
This chili recipe has all of our favorite buffalo flavors! You’ll need:
Veggies including onion, carrots, and celery Ingredients for the chili base like crushed tomatoes, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth Spices like chili powder, ground cumin, and garlic powder Chicken and beans for protein and texture Maple syrup and Greek yogurt to offset the spice
Buffalo Chicken Chili Variations
Use this recipe for buffalo chicken chili as a base and add-in any of your favorite chili ingredients! Here are a few ways to mix it up: Veggies: Mix in additional veggies in step 1 like finely chopped zucchini or squash, finely diced sweet potatoes, or chopped jalapeños. Buffalo Sauce: Use your favorite kind of buffalo/hot sauce. We like Frank’s, but any kind works. For spicier chili, add a couple more tablespoons of it at a time until the chili is spicy enough for you. Spices: Use about 1 tablespoon of our homemade chili seasoning in place of the individual spices.
Storage
The flavor of buffalo chicken chili intensifies as it sits and tastes great as leftovers! Store chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If needed, add a little water or broth to thin out the leftover chili.
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Freezer Instructions
We love keeping all kinds of chili on hand in the freezer for a quick lunch or dinner. Let the buffalo chicken chili cool completely, transfer to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Here are all of our tips about how to freeze soup (and chili!).
Buffalo Chicken Chili Serving Suggestions
The sweet spice of this buffalo chicken chili pairs wonderfully with our skillet cornbread! Top each bowl with fresh green onion, parsley, and our Greek yogurt blue cheese dressing or homemade ranch.
