Description

Buffalo Chicken Chili is a bold, spicy twist on traditional chili, combining the heat of buffalo sauce with ground chicken, white beans, and creamy cottage cheese. Perfect for cozy nights, game day, or meal prep, this chili is packed with protein and vegetables, offering a comforting yet exciting flavor. Easy to make and full of hearty goodness, it’s a must-try for spice lovers!

Ingredients

For the Chili:

Olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb ground chicken

1 tsp dried dill

1 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp celery salt

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

2 cans Great Northern Beans (or cannellini beans)

1 cup frozen cauliflower rice

1/2 cup buffalo sauce (Primal Kitchen or Frank’s Red Hot)

2 cups chicken broth (or bone broth)

1 cup cottage cheese (or substitute with cream cheese or Greek yogurt)

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Instructions

Make the Mirepoix:
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté diced onion, celery, and carrots until tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Brown the Chicken:
Add ground chicken to the pot and cook, breaking it up into small pieces. Season with dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, celery salt, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Simmer the Chili:
Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes, beans, cauliflower rice, buffalo sauce, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Blend the Cottage Cheese:
In a blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth. Add some of the hot broth from the chili to temper the cheese and avoid separation. Stir the blended cottage cheese into the chili, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve:
Serve the chili hot, garnished with additional toppings of your choice.

Notes

Dairy-Free: Omit cottage cheese and use Greek yogurt or cream cheese for a creamy alternative.

Extra Protein: Add shredded chicken or tofu for additional protein.

More Veggies: Boost the veggie content by adding spinach or bell peppers to the chili.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main Course, Chili
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American