Nothing screams football dinner to me like a hearty chili. Whether you are hosting a super bowl party or just bringing something to share, you need to be prepared with something easy to serve and filling for a long night of cheering on your favorite team! My BBQ Chicken Chili is a fun twist on a classic dish that will keep fans on their toes! Made with ground chicken from US Wellness Meats & Chicken Bone Broth from BareBones!
BBQ Chicken Chili Recipe
By Leah Drumheller | Leah x Gluten Free
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 4 hours
US Wellness Shopping List: Ground Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 whole Jalapeño, plus more if you like it spicy
- 15 oz Cannellini Beans (canned)
- 15 oz Kidney Beans
- 16 oz Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Organic Chicken Bone Broth
- 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place a pan on the stove over medium heat and drizzle in one tablespoon of olive oil. Wash and chop your yellow onion and jalapeno pepper and add to the pan once the oil is hot. Sautee for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Then add your ground chicken and cook about 90% of the way.
- Into your slow cooker add the cannellini beans, red kidney beans, diced tomatoes, chicken & veggie mixture, and spices. Stir to combine. In a measuring cup, combine the barbecue sauce and bone broth. Pour into the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Serve and top with shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese, sour cream, and avocado!
This BBQ Chicken Chili is a game-changer, adding a fun twist to one of our all-time favorites—especially perfect for this time of year! We guarantee it’s a mouthwatering, unique flavor you won’t want to miss. For this recipe and more tasty treats from Featured Chef Leah Drumheller and other culinary stars, head over to our US Wellness Meats Discover Blog today! You’re in for a delicious adventure!
Meet Leah Drumheller, our 2025 Featured Chef, who found her love for cooking at just six years old, thanks to a cookbook from her aunts. After being diagnosed gluten-free, she reinvented her favorite meals, creating nourishing, delicious, easy-to-make recipes with a protein-packed twist. Leah’s passion for grass-fed meats was sparked by her father-in-law, who introduced her to grass-fed beef’s fantastic health benefits and rich flavor. Her go-to? A juicy grass-fed beef burger is often served with a fun gluten-free pizza burger for a comfort food remix. Don’t miss her culinary adventures—follow Leah on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest!
