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(updated December 19, 2022)
By Dani Spies
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Simply put, if you are obsessed with anything and everything ‘buffalo sauce’ you are going to LOVE this chili.
It’s basically a big pot of ground chicken, chock full of celery, carrots, onions, and peppers, swimming in a vat of buffalo goodness.
And it’s so perfect for game day because you can make a big pot (this recipe easily doubles or triples) and then leave it on the stove and let the gang serve themselves.
But I also want to tell you that if football is not your thing, this Buffalo Chicken Chili just so happens to be great on Tuesday nights as well!
If you guys are looking for more game day snacks, be sure to check out my Clean Eating Super Bowl Snackshere.
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4.73 from 18 votes
Clean Eating Buffalo Chicken Chili
Course: DIET, DINNER, LUNCH, snacks + starters, soup + stew + chili
Cuisine: American, Game Day, gluten free, low carb + keto, Super Bowl
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1.25 lbs. ground chicken
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 yellow pepper chopped
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 3 carrots chopped (about 1-cup)
- 3 stalks of celery chopped (about 1-cup)
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1.5 tsp. paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce
- 1 15 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can small white beans or cannellini beans
- 1/3-1/2 cup hot wing sauce I used Franks
- 6 tbsp. blue cheese optional
Instructions
Heat a large pot over a medium-high heat. Add in 1 tbsp. of olive oil and the ground chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook for about 8 minutes or until the meat has been broken down and is lightly browned.
Toss in onion, pepper, garlic, carrots, celery, cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper. Toss everything together and cook for about 5 minutes.
Pour in 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth, tomato sauce, fire roasted tomatoes, white beans, and hot sauce. Bring it all up to a boil and then reduce down to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 405mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6175IU | Vitamin C: 40.9mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2.3mg
About Dani Spies
Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.
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Reader Interactions
Yum! I love this recipe.
Diane says
I’ve recently become a vegetarian. Do you think I could substitute the ground chicken with tofu?Reply
Mikel says
Quick, easy, and delicious! This chili is definitely a favorite now!Reply
Debbie says
Made this for dinner tonight and it delish. I wasn’t sure about my husband as he tends to go for the traditional chili but he loved it. The flavor was amazing. Definitely a keeper in this household.Reply
kittkatt13 says
Made this today and it came out amazzzzzzing!!!! Super tasty and delicious. Can’t believe how clean and low calorie it is per serving. It was the perfect spice. Very filling too. Thank you so much Dani. I love your recipes because there is a variety to choose from. I watch your youtube channel all the time. I love how you don’t restrict yourself from certain foods but have a limit to consuming them.Reply
Melanie says
I just finished making this recipe and it is fabulous!!Reply
Taylor says
Hey Dani!
I love all of your recipes – just tried this one and it’s SO GOOD!!!
I was wondering, I live on my own but I made the whole 6 servings. How would you recommend storing the chili? I just put it in separate containers in the fridge.
Thanks!!Reply
Ryan says
I saw this under Paleo friendly recipes. The beans aren’t paleo, think it’ll be fine to leave them out? Anything else I should substitute in?Reply
Dani says
Would be totally fine to skip the beans:)Reply
Wendy says
I forgot how good and satisfying this was. Sooo glad i made it again. I used ground turkey instead.Reply
Susan says
Tried this tonight and we all LOVED IT! Skipped the pepper because none was on hand, but the omission was fine and cut down on the prep a bit. So great to have a healthy substitute for wings! Thanks again Dani. You’re making my New Year’s resolution so much easier.Reply
Yassmine yasser says
Hi Dani! I love your recipes. I want to ask a question.Can I skip The Tomato sauce? Coz I don’t have it.Reply
Dani says
I bet it would be just fine if you skip it!Reply
Sherry says
Came out sooper
Thanks Dani…
Dani.. a small request:
R u aware about mct oil & pgx fiber?
If so.. can u plz share your views about it..
Thank u..Reply
Hannah Meltzer says
How long is this safe to keep in the fridge if you reheat it? Thanks! This recipe ROCKS!Reply
Dani says
Up to 5 days would be fine!Reply
Hannah Meltzer says
Is there anyway to get the nutrition facts if you only use 1 pound of lean ground chicken instead of 1.25? Thanks! Made it again today, so yummy!Reply
4.73 from 18 votes (2 ratings without comment)
