Hosting a chili bar party is the perfect way to bring friends and family together for a cozy and flavorful meal. Set up a variety of chili options—whether it’s classic beef, turkey, or vegetarian chili—and let your guests customize their bowls with an array of toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, and cornbread croutons. It’s an easy, stress-free way to serve up comfort food that everyone will love. Grab your bowls and spoons, and let the chili fun begin!

The Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe

Texas Roadhouse chili with cheese and jalapenos on top
The Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.
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If you want thick Texas-style red chili, then you need to make the Best Texas Roadhouse Chili Recipe. It’s my reader’s favorite chili recipe.
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Secrets Revealed For Wendy’S Chili Recipe

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Secrets Revealed For Wendy’S Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Uncover the top-secret ingredients, and learn the tips and tricks for making copycat Wendy’s chili at home.
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Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili

A close-up of a bowl of chili with white beans, corn, red bell peppers, and a garnish of avocado chunks, cilantro, and a lime wedge. The vibrant and hearty dish appears freshly prepared and inviting.
Hearty Mexican White Bean Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Vegan White Bean Chili is a hearty meal loaded with a variety of beans, fresh corn, and authentic Mexican spice.
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Thick And Hearty No Bean Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and jalapeño slices. The dish is served in a white bowl on a green plate, with a green cloth nearby.
Thick And Hearty No Bean Chili Recipe (Slow Cooker). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Thick and meaty chili without beans recipe is made with savory chili seasonings, tomatoes, and chiles all slow simmered in your crockpot.
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How To Throw A Chili Bar Party

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Make your next gathering easy using these great chili dinner ideas, make-ahead tips, decor ideas, and topping recipes.
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Hawaiian Zippy’S Chili; Slow Cooker

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Copycat Hawaiian Zippy’S Chili; Slow Cooker. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Enjoy the taste of rich Zippy’s Chili wherever you are with this easy-to-make slow cooker copycat recipe!
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Quick Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili; Skyline Copycat

Skyline Chili on top of spaghetti with beans cheese and oyster crackers
Quick Instant Pot Cincinnati Chili; Skyline Copycat. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A copycat recipe for authentic tasting Instant Pot Cincinnati chili with sweet & savory sauce spiced with sweet cinnamon flavored beef sauce.
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17 Quick And Easy Ways To Thicken Your Watery Chili

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17 Quick And Easy Ways To Thicken Your Watery Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Do you have watery chili that needs fixing? Don’t worry; I have 17 quick and easy ways to make your watery chili thick and hearty.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

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Slow cooker chicken chili with pablano peppers comes together in no time. Just dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do all the work. A healthy dinner the whole family will love.
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Chicken Chili With Cream Cheese

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This Chicken Chili Crock Pot recipe is light, fresh and delicious. Just dump the ingredients into your crockpot so you come home to an easy dinner.
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es’ Calamity Jane Beer Chili

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Bobby Jones’ Calamity Jane Beer Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A southern classic beer chili made with a beer in honor of the master of golf himself, Bobby Jones, and classic chili seasonings.
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Savory Ground Turkey Chili

A white bowl filled with chili containing ground meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, and topped with shredded cheese, chopped red onions, and sliced jalapeños. A red napkin and a whole green jalapeño pepper are placed nearby on a yellow surface.
Savory Ground Turkey Chili. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best ground turkey chili in your Crock Pot. A classic, timeless recipe that’s fool-proof and delicious!
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Chicken Chili

A bowl of hearty chili topped with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley. The chili is rich with chunks of meat, tomatoes, and vegetables. A colorful plaid cloth is partially visible in the background.
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Chicken Chili is just what you need to get through the last of the winter.  While healthy and easy to make with simple basic ingredients, it is still one of my favorites. An added plus is that it’s low carb. Get The Full Recipe: Chicken Chili