Dig in to one of our tasty gluten-free chili recipes. These hearty meals are packed with meat, beans, veggies and so much flavor.
25 Gluten-Free Chili Recipes We Crave
Updated on May 17, 2022
Slow-Cooked Chili
This hearty slow cooker chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low in the slow cooker. It’s so good to come home to its wonderful aroma after a long day away. —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana
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Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My children really love this recipe—it's one of their favorite comfort foods. It's relatively inexpensive, and the leftovers are great too! —Sheila Christensen, San Marcos, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 349 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 12g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.
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Quick White Chili
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe went from a gigantic mistake to a tasty triumph. I created it by accident—and it got rave reviews. Now I whip up this quick-as-lightning dish when I’m pinched for time. —Cynthia Lynn Bloemker, Effingham, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 310 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 9g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
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Spicy Chili
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years' worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For those who like their chili very hot, the secret is to add more jalapenos. The most I ever used in a recipe was five ... was it spicy! —Liesha Hoek, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
5/25
Beef Brisket Chili
Total Time
3 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My son and I concocted this beef brisket chili for a chili cook-off at his work. He proudly came home with a first-place ribbon! —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 404 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1309mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein.
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Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it's wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 11g fiber), 33g protein.
7/25
Autumn Pumpkin Chili
Total Time
7 hours 20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite keeper in my book! —Kimberly Nagy, Port Hadlock, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 281 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Carrot and Lentil Chili
Total Time
5 hours
Servings
8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for the satisfying combination of fresh bright orange carrots and hearty earthy lentils. I serve it with yogurt, sour cream or plant-based cheese. —Rebekah Ranes, Sedona, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 310 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein.
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Quick Chili
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and easy chili recipe can be made in a flash and easily doubled or tripled to satisfy any famished family. You don't have to wait until the weekend to throw it together. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 249 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 19g protein.
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Contest-Winning Vegetarian Chili
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes—and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes a huge pot that's chock-full of color and flavor. And once the chopping is done, it's quick to cook. —Marilyn Barilleaux, Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 131 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 622mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
This would be great to bring for a chili cook-off!
11/25
Tex-Mex Chili
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings (about 4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Need to satisfy big, hearty appetites? Look no further than this Tex-Mex recipe with beef stew meat, plenty of beans and tasty spices. —Eric Hayes, Antioch, California
Nutrition Facts:
1.333 cups: 334 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1030mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
12/25
Turkey Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Swapping ground turkey for ground beef lightens up this chili. —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 243 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.
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Instant Pot Chili con Carne
Total Time
20 min
Servings
7 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is a classic all-time favorite dish to prepare in them. This cooks up fast but tastes as if it simmered all day! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 248 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Lime Navy Bean Chili
Total Time
5 hours 35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A lip-smacking touch of lime flavors this family favorite. I love relying on my slow cooker. Just fill it in the morning and come home to a wonderful, warm meal—no matter how busy the day! —Connie Thomas, Jensen, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 250 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 532mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 12g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Smoky Peanut Butter Chili
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it amazing! I tried it on my family and everyone loved it. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.
16/25
Thai-Style Chicken Chili
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love this Asian take on the classic one-pot meal. This Thai chili recipe is quick, easy, nutritious and delicious. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 270 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.
17/25
Pumpkin Chili
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My family is crazy about this slow cooker chili because it uses ingredients you don't usually find in chili. Believe it or not, I discovered that pumpkin is what makes the dish so special. Cook up a big batch and freeze some for later; it tastes even better reheated. —Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 192 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Beefy Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
There's no better way to warm up than with a bowl of this chili. We created this recipe with friends when we lived in Seattle, where cold and rainy days are plentiful. Sweet potatoes are the secret ingredient, but even if you leave them out, you'll still have a tasty basic chili. —Jonell Tempero, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 471 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 956mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber), 36g protein.
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Spicy White Chili
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I thought the original version of this dish was fine. But my son can't get enough spice, so I added green chiles and other seasonings until I'd created a quick and easy chili he's wild about. —Carlene Bailey, Bradenton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 324 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 609mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
20/25
Black Bean-Tomato Chili
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter Kayla saw a black bean chili while watching a cooking show and called me about it because it looked so good. We messed with our own recipe until we got this easy winner. —Lisa Belcastro, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 232 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 10g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Easy Chili
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and delicious recipe is handy when you want a fast, filling meal. It's a go-to for busy weeknights. —Betty-Jean Molyneux, Geneva, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 308 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 24g protein.
22/25
Vegetarian Chili
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Vegetarian skillet chili screams comfort food to me. This recipe makes me feel warm and fuzzy, and it's loved by both my vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends. —Casey Hill, London, United Kingdom
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 140 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
23/25
Turkey White Chili
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes like this change-of-pace chili. —Kaye Whiteman, Charleston, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 288 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.
24/25
Chorizo Chili
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I modified a bean soup recipe and came up with this wonderful chili. I make it mild, since that's how my family likes it, then I just add Tabasco sauce to spice up my bowl. Feel free to make it vegetarian by using soy chorizo and vegetable broth. —Jenne Delkus, Des Peres, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 366 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 18g protein.
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25-Minute Turkey Chili
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe for turkey chili is a nice change of pace from traditional beef dishes, offering a whole different set of flavors to enjoy. I like to serve cheddar cheese bread on the side. You can also serve the chili over rice. —Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 231 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 21g protein.
