Description
Buffalo Chicken Chili is a hearty, spicy dish that combines tender chicken with zesty buffalo sauce, beans, and colorful veggies. This comforting chili is perfect for cozy nights in or lively game day gatherings. Ready in under an hour, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table, bringing warmth and flavor to every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bell peppers (red or green), diced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add boneless chicken breasts along with cumin and chili powder; stir until chicken is coated in spices and begins to brown (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the diced tomatoes with juice and both types of beans; stir gently to combine.
- Add chicken broth and buffalo sauce; mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For quicker preparation, consider using rotisserie chicken. Adjust the buffalo sauce according to your spice tolerance or add cream cheese for a milder flavor.