Description
Buffalo Chicken Chili is a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender chicken with zesty buffalo sauce, beans, and colorful veggies. Perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings, this one-pot meal delivers a delightful kick in every spoonful. Serve it alone or topped with cheese and fresh cilantro for an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black or kidney beans, rinsed
- ½ cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced chicken breasts; brown on all sides.
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes and rinsed beans; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth; stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in buffalo sauce to taste; simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Taste test and adjust seasoning as desired before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg